Microwave Journal Podcasts

Microwave Journal editors Jenn DiMarco and Tim Rainear review the articles in the Semiconductor/RFIC June issue, review industry news, and upcoming events + the IMS2026 exhibition. Eric Higham returns as technical consultant.

Sid Devarajan, Managing Director of High-Speed Converter Technology at Analog Devices, talks with Pat Hindle about how high-speed converters are the Anchor for RF applications at the intelligent edge, including key design considerations and future directions of converter technology. More information about Apollo MxFE can be found here: https://www.analog.com/en/products/ad9084.html. Sponsored by Analog Devices.

Microwave Journal editors Pat Hindle and Tim Rainear review the articles in the Satellite/Space special focus section of the May IMS issue, interview ADI about converter technology, review industry news, and the IMS 2026 exhibition. This is Pat Hindle's last episode, and Jenn DiMarco is introduced to take over the reins. Sponsored by RFMW and Analog Devices.

Microwave Journal talks with Geoff Greening and Russ Army from CPI Electron Device Business about the design challenges and applications for high-energy microwave systems. Sponsored by CPI Electron Device Business.

Microwave Journal Editors Pat Hindle and Tim Rainear talk with Joel Levine, President/CEO of RFMW, about his long-term sponsorship of the series and market trends, review some past clips of the show, discuss industry news, and highlight changes to the technical program for IMS 2026 in Boston. Sponsored by RFMW.

Euwyn Poon, CEO and founder of Orbital, talks with Pat Hindle about their plan to build and operate AI data centers in space, using solar power and radiative cooling to remove the energy and cooling constraints that limit terrestrial AI infrastructure. Orbital plans to launch its first test mission in April 2027.

GP, Senior Director of Aerospace & Defense Strategy at Infineon Hi-Rel, talks with Pat Hindle about the benefits of GaN power conversion technology for space applications and the implications on satellite architecture. Sponsored by Infineon Hi-Rel.

Microwave Journal editors Pat Hindle and new addition Tim Rainear discuss the April Amplifiers and Oscillators themed issue product articles, talk with Infineon Hi-Rel about Space-qualified GaN, and review industry news and events. Sponsored by RFMW and Infineon Hi-Rel.

In celebration of European Conference on Antennas and Propagation 2026—marking the 20th anniversary of this flagship event, held in Dublin in April 2026—Janet spoke with two of the original founders of the European Association on Antennas and Propagation, the organization behind EuCAP: Bruno Casali and Juan Mosig.  They reflect on the origins of EuCAP, including why the first conference was hosted in France, followed by editions in the United Kingdom and Germany. The story behind EuCAP’s formation is both compelling and inspiring—Bruno and Juan demonstrated remarkable determination in bringing the inaugural EuCAP 2006 in Nice to life.

Microwave Journal Media Director, Pat Hindle, discusses the April Amplifiers and Oscillators issue technical articles, industry news and events. Sponsored by Mini-Circuits.