Author: Jennifer Gaughran

Jennifer Gaughran

Jennifer Gaughran is the Marketing Communications Manager at RFMW, with over 20 years of marketing experience and more than 15 years in the RF and Microwave industry. She specializes in developing and executing integrated marcom strategies, combining technical creativity with hands-on project management. Outside of work, Jennifer co-created The Adventures of Red Knight, a children’s audio adventure podcast.

Thank you for visiting RFMW at European Microwave Week in Paris! EuMW 2024 had record attendance this year with more than 5,000 attendees and the most square meters of show space in the history of the show. It was a delight to showcase our suppliers’ industry-leading products. A big thank you goes to our featured suppliers, including Qorvo, Smiths Interconnect, Marki Microwave, TTM Technologies, Menlo Micro, Ampleon, Knowles Precision Devices, Nuvotronics, Spectrum Control, CML Micro, ED2, SiTime, Micross Hi-Rel RF Solutions, pSemi, NXP Semiconductors, and Guerrilla RF. We enjoyed speaking with customers, partners, and suppliers about exciting new technology and…

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https://youtu.be/h82ln0BzmAQ We spoke with Tim Smith from Nuvotronics at IMS2024 about their impressive new PolyStrata® technology air cavity packages. The low-frequency and high-frequency product lines of copper packages cover a combined DC to 90 gigahertz while maintaining low loss and high performance. These packages deliver best-in-class RF and thermal performance and have been optimized from the ground up for mmWave applications. Highlighted Products PolyStrata® Air Cavity Packages Watch On-demand Webinar on PolyStrata® Technology on Microwave Journal Website Read our Expert Product Pick: Nuvotronics High-Performance, mmWave Packaging View all Nuvotronics products on RFMW Website 

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https://youtu.be/xvCU2zlbW9I We spoke with Arwyn Roberts from CML Micro at IMS2024 about their new CMX90A705, a 5.5 watts Ka-band MMIC which covers 27.5 up to 31 GHz with 5.5 Watts of saturated power and 16.5 dB gain. He also gave us a preview of the CMX90A006, which will be officially launched during European Microwave week 2024. Highlighted Product CMX90A705 The CMX90A705 is a packaged two-stage Ka-band GaN linear power amplifier delivering 37.4 dBm (5.5 W) of saturated power with 16.5 dB of small signal gain. It can be used as both driver stage and final stage PA in a commercial…

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https://youtu.be/DwQAluVMXxU We spoke with Katie Agostinelli from Spectrum Control at IMS2024 about their new Powerfilm Chip Attenuator Designer Kit. The kit contains samples from 13 different attenuation values for both the PCAAW and PCAAF family series from Spectrum Control, making it easier to test out and select the best component for each design. Highlighted Products PCAAW-Series This series features Powerfilm chip attenuators with a frequency range up to DC-18 GHz and attenuation levels from 0 to 20 dB. This surface-mount resistive component has wrap around ground, AIN substrate, and thin resistor film. Products provide reduced signal level, improved impedance match…

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https://youtu.be/Ya_hdIYvNzM We spoke with Dave Raymond from Smiths Interconnect at IMS2024 about their exceptional TSX WB1 Wire Bondable Series. The TSX Chip Attenuators offer excellent performance and power from DC-50 GHz in a small 0604 or 0404 package size. Showcased here are the tiny 0404 products, ideal for space and defense applications, and anywhere where top performance and tiny footprint is critical. Highlighted Products TSX Wire Bondable Series, full TSX Offering on RFMW Learn more TSX Series Datasheet on Smiths Interconnect Website Full Smiths Interconnect EMC product listing on RFMW site.

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https://youtu.be/OMqltqNhqLk We spoke with Scott Hsu from Marki Microwave at IMS2024 about their new Chip Scale Packaging (CSP) capabilities. The CSP lineup includes 1.5 mm, 2.5 mm, and 3.5 mm packages that deliver outstanding performance in tiny footprints, including the impressive HLM-70CSP2 DC-70GHz Limiter. Highlighted Products ATNXX-0050CSP1 Chip Scale Package MMIC 50 GHz Attenuator MEQXX-45CSP1 Chip Scale Package MMIC 45 GHz Equalizer MFHP-00008CSP1 Passive GaAs MMIC 17.5 GHz Highpass Filter MBAL-0220CSP2 2-20 GHz Passive MMIC Chip Scale Package Balun MM1-1886HCSP2 GaAs MMIC Chip Scale Package Double Balanced Mixer MPDW-0670CSP2 6-70 GHz MMIC Power Divider HLM-70CSP2 DC-70GHz Chip Scale Package Limiter…

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SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–RFMW, a leading provider of radio frequency, microwave, and power components, is pleased to announce Mike Carroll’s promotion to Senior Vice President of Global Sales. Mike joined RFMW in January 2018 and has since become an invaluable member of the team. His exceptional leadership style and strategic vision have been pivotal in doubling the company’s annual revenue since 2018 to more than $300M today. “Mike’s promotion is a testament to his hard work, commitment, and the positive impact he has made within our organization,” said Joel Levine, president of RFMW. “He had contributed significantly to sales growth…

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