Microwave Journal Podcasts

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.