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November 13, 2026Episode 4778 min
Frequency Matters, Nov. 13 | Special Focus: NewSpace
Join Microwave Journal editors Jenn DiMarco and Tim Rainear for the November edition of Frequency Matters as they explore this month’s special focus on NewSpace. Tune in as they highlight key topics from the special focus, share insights on the latest industry news and developments, and recap highlights from AMTA.
October 30, 2026Episode 4768 min
Frequency Matters | November Edition: 5G, 6G & IoT
Join Microwave Journal editors Jenn DiMarco and Tim Rainear as they take a closer look at the November issue, featuring the latest developments in 5G, 6G and IoT. They’ll share key highlights from the issue, discuss noteworthy industry news, and touch on upcoming events. Plus, don’t miss a special interview with Tzeno Galchev of Analog Devices, offering additional insights and perspectives on the technologies shaping the RF and microwave industry.
October 30, 2026Episode 4759 min
Inside Analog Devices’ New ADIS16607: Advancing Inertial Sensing Technology
Discover Analog Devices’ new ADIS16607 triaxial digital gyroscope and accelerometer in this interview with Tzeno Galchev, Product Marketing Director, MEMS, at Analog Devices. Galchev joins Microwave Journal to discuss the new device, its key features and capabilities, and the applications it is designed to support. The conversation also explores evolving requirements in inertial sensing and how the ADIS16607 addresses the needs of today's engineers and system designers. Watch the interview to learn more about the ADIS16607 and its potential applications.
October 20, 2026Episode 47412 min
Qorvo at EuMW 2026: RF Innovation, SATCOM and Emerging Industry Trends
In this episode of the Frequency Matters podcast, Jenn DiMarco and Tim Rainear talk with Diwakar Vishakhadatta of Qorvo about key industry trends, emerging RF technologies, and highlights from European Microwave Week 2026. The discussion explores the evolving RF landscape, including the Qorvo and Skyworks combination, key themes from EuMW, and Qorvo's participation in the event's Defense and Space forums. Diwakar shares insights into the next technical challenges facing low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications, along with how demands for higher frequencies, wider bandwidths, greater efficiency, and smaller form factors are influencing RF system design. The episode concludes with unexpected takeaways from EuMW 2026 and Qorvo's perspective on the technologies and engineering challenges shaping the future of the RF and microwave industry.
October 16, 2026Episode 4739 min
Frequency Matters: Passive Components & Integrated Assemblies/EuMW 2026 Wrap-Up
This episode highlights exciting new products from the October issue of Microwave Journal, spotlighting Passive Components & Integrated Assemblies, along with a recap of the biggest trends, technologies and highlights from European Microwave Week (EuMW). Plus, hear directly from Mini-Circuits in a special interview showcasing the company’s first-ever GaN MMIC power amplifiers. Tune in for a front-row look at the innovations and industry insights driving the next wave of RF and microwave technology.
October 16, 2026Episode 4727 min
Inside Mini-Circuits’ First GaN MMIC Power Amplifiers
Mini-Circuits is expanding its MMIC power amplifier portfolio with the introduction of its first GaN MMIC power amplifiers, delivering broadband frequency coverage and high-power performance for demanding RF applications. In this special Frequency Matters interview, Michael Ciardullo, VP of MMIC Engineering, and Randy Cochran, Director of MMIC Product Management at Mini-Circuits, discuss the technology behind these new devices, their key performance advantages, and what this latest development means for RF designers. Watch to learn how Mini-Circuits is bringing GaN technology to its growing amplifier portfolio.
October 2, 2026Episode 47112 min
RF Interconnects for the Next Generation of Military Platforms
As military platforms become more sophisticated, RF interconnects must meet increasingly demanding requirements for performance, phase stability, environmental protection and long-term reliability. In this episode, Jerico Sabas of Times Microwave Systems discusses how these requirements are evolving and how the MilTech product family is designed to address the challenges of modern defense platforms.
October 2, 2026Episode 47012 min
Frequency Matters: October Issue Passive Components & Integrated Assemblies
Join Microwave Journal editors Jenn DiMarco and Tim Rainear as they explore highlights from the October issue, focused on Passive Components & Integrated Assemblies, along with the latest industry news and events. They’ll also feature an interview with Jerico Sabas of Times Microwave Systems, a provider of RF, microwave and mmWave cable assemblies and interconnect solutions.
September 28, 2026Episode 46732 min
RF Career Series: Nicole Hassannia, Curiosity vs. Knowledge: What Does It Take to Invent the Future?
In this episode of the RF Career Series podcast, Jenn DiMarco sits down with Nicole Hassannia of Aerospace BD to explore how curiosity drives innovation and career growth. Nicole shares insights on the importance of lifelong learning, how curiosity influences leadership and mentoring, and why continuing to ask questions and challenge yourself can lead to new ideas and opportunities. Whether you’re just starting your career or are an experienced professional, curiosity remains a powerful part of growing, innovating and shaping the future of RF and microwave engineering.
September 24, 2026Episode 46912 min
Quartz Oscillators for Space Systems
Quartz crystal oscillators play a critical role in the performance and reliability of space and satellite systems. In this episode of Frequency Matters, Jenn DiMarco and Tim Rainear talk with Mike Sawicki of Wenzel Associates about the challenges of designing and qualifying quartz oscillators for space applications, including frequency stability, phase noise, radiation, temperature, vibration and long-term reliability. They also discuss where quartz technology fits alongside MEMS and atomic frequency references and what’s next for frequency control in space.
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