| | New RIGOL Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer to 26.5 GHz | RIGOL is launching its highest performance Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer ever, the RSA6000 Series - with a frequency range up to 26.5 GHz, 200 MHz real-time bandwidth and 4 THz/s sweep speed! Buy online now! | | | | New for 2025! MTT-S Volunteer Spotlight | | |
IEEE Northeast Brazil Section MTT-S UFERSA Student Chapter:
Building a Vibrant Community in Region 9
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IEEE Northeast Brazil Section MTT-S UFERSA Student Chapter is the first to be featured from Region 9 in Microwave Magazine!
Founded in 2021, the IEEE Microwave Theory and Technology Society (MTT-S) Federal Rural University of the Semi-Arid (UFERSA) Student Chapter aims to spark student interest in the fields of microwaves and electromagnetism within the university and in the semi-arid region. UFERSA, located in Mossoró, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, welcomes students from various cities in the state and from neighboring states, such as Ceará and Paraíba. In addition, our chapter maintains a constant partnership with other MTT-S chapters in Northeastern Brazil, such as the Federal University of Campina Grande (UFCG), the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), and the Federal University of Ceará (UFC).
Read the full text on IEEEXplore and learn more about the workshops, activities and events organized by this highly dynamic Student Branch Chapter:
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=11195931
– MTT-S MGA & MM Featured Chapters Coordinator
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| | Development of a Portable COTS-Based CW Radar System at 2.4 GHz | As smart radar sensors become increasingly integrated into modern life, this article provides a comprehensive tutorial for the design and implementation of a portable radar module, offering valuable design guidelines. The module operates in continuous wave (CW) modes, with selectable frequencies ranging from 2.25 to 2.50 GHz and a resolution of 100 kHz. A notable feature is its provision of both In-phase (I) and Quadrature (Q) components, which eliminates null points and enhances detection accuracy. The radar module integrates all necessary hardware components into a compact and efficient design, making it suitable for various security applications as well as non-contact monitoring and detection in the Internet-of-things (IoT) era. | | | |
| | A 0.5–44-GHz LNA With 23-dB Peak Gain and 3-dB Average NF in 28-nm CMOS Technology | A 0.5–44-GHz ultrawideband (UWB) low-noise amplifier (LNA) with 3.6-dB maximum noise figure (NF) is presented in this article. The LNA employs three-stage amplification structure, with inverter-based amplifiers as the first and third stages, and a cascode amplifier as the second stage. In order to achieve both wideband impedance matching and noise matching simultaneously, a Gm-boost resistive feedback structure and a multistage input matching configuration are utilized. To mitigate the effect of parasitic capacitances on gain in the millimeter-wave frequency band, several inductive gain-boost configurations are adopted. To verify the proposed design, the LNA is implemented in TSMC 28-nm CMOS process. | | | |
| | TRIGOL is launching its highest performance Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer ever, the RSA6000 Series - with a frequency range up to 26.5 GHz, 200 MHz real-time bandwidth and 4 THz/s sweep speed! Coming September 15th. | | | |
| | Water Hunting Advanced Terahertz Spectrometer on an Ultra-Small Platform (WHATSUP) | The search for extraterrestrial bio-signatures and the origin of Earth’s water remain two of the most compelling questions in planetary science. While no direct evidence of life beyond Earth has been found, water is a key prerequisite for life, and tracing its presence throughout the solar system may provide vital clues. A leading theory suggests that Earth’s water may have originated from comets, supported by limited water isotopic measurements that match Earth’s ocean water. However, more data from a larger sample of comets is needed to validate this theory. Traditional sub-millimeter wave spectrometers, capable of such measurements, are often too large and power-intensive for small spacecraft platforms. To address this, we present WHATSUP—a next-generation, ultra-compact, low-power, room-temperature submillimeter-wave (500-600 GHz) spectrometer - designed primarily for CubeSat and SmallSat platforms. | | | |
| | Integrated Circuit-on-Glass (ICoG): A Self-Packaged 3D-Heterogeneous Integration (3DHI) Platform for Millimeter-Wave Circuits With Embedded GaN-on-Si Dielets | This work proposes a novel integrated circuit-on-glass (ICoG) platform for the 3D-heterogeneous integration (3DHI) of highly scaled gallium nitride (GaN) dielets for fabrication of millimeter-wave (mmWave) circuits. Au-free GaN-on-Si high electron mobility transistor (HEMT) dielets are fabricated using a copper gate technology and singulated to a size of 350×540 μ m. The GaN dielets are embedded into a glass interposer featuring a two-layer redistribution layer (RDL) and copper back-end-of-line (BEOL) fabricated using semi-additive (SAP) processing. After quantifying the RDL loading effects on the GaN, a model of the dielet after integration is developed. This model was then used for the design and fabrication of two amplifiers. | | | | MTT-S News and Announcements | | New Journal! The IEEE Journal on Wireless Power Technologies (JWPT) | |
The IEEE Journal on Wireless Power Technologies (JWPT) is a multi-disciplinary publication promoting the latest developments in wireless power technologies with an emphasis on hardware implementation.
JWPT is jointly sponsored by the following IEEE groups: Power Electronics Society, Microwave Theory and Technology Society, Industrial Electronics Society, Antennas and Propagation Society, Industry Applications Society, Electron Devices Society, Council on Radio Frequency Identification, and Electromagnetic Compatibility Society.
To submit a paper, please visit this link.
Learn more about the journal.
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As a General Chair, and on behalf of the organizing committee, I warmly invite you to participate in the 2026 edition of the Radio & Wireless Week. RWW’26 will place a special emphasis on space RF technologies, reflecting both the transformative role of space-tech in today’s world and the region’s proximity to key space industry hubs.
While an exciting program is coming together, here is a look at two outstanding plenary talks:
- 3D Printed RF Payloads and Phased Arrays, by Esteban Menargues, Head of Space RF Products at SWISSto12
- The History and Evolution of the Modern Network Analyzer and their role in SATCOM and 6G, by Joel Dunsmore, R&D Fellow at Keysight Technologies
In addition to the core technical program prepared by the Chairs of the five topical sub-conferences and ARFTG, workshops, technical panel sessions, and short courses, numerous activities must be further highlighted:
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The 2026 class of MTT-S Distinguished Microwave Lecturers will present their talks during a dedicated track, which is a perfect opportunity to get a comprehensive overview.
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The 8th IEEE Internet of Things (IoT) Vertical and Topical Summit will focus in five dedicated sessions on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Wireless IoT Systems.
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Professional panel sessions of Women in Microwaves (WiM) and Young Professionals (YP) will be again organized by the Women in Microwave and Young Professional teams.
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The joint ARFTG & RWW exhibition will be hosted to showcase the latest products and solutions from industry. The exhibition floor will also highlight an industry reception open to all conference attendees.
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The Student Paper Contest is to reward students for exceptional work. It provides students with the opportunity to share their work and discuss their results with experts from industry and academia. The Student Paper Finalists will pitch their papers with no slide-support to potential investors (the judges) in a very dynamic session. Both the elevator pitches and poster session will take place as in the past years.
- MTT Space Night will be the unique event for socializing while talking about the latest space-tech news!
- Journal Sessions have been introduced at RWW’24 in San Antonio and were very successful also at the RWW’25 edition in San Juan. For the 2026 edition, we are working on collaborating again with the editorial offices of the IEEE MTT-S owned journals to also offer journal/letter authors opportunities to present at RWW and enjoy professional interaction with conference attendees.
- For a limited number of first registrants, JPL tour will be organized for the first time in the history of RWW.
We are very much looking forward to the 2026 edition of RWW — and I hope to see you all in Hollywood, in January 2026!
Václav Valenta, General Chair of RWW 2026, on behalf of the Steering Committee
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IMFW 2026 marks the third episode of the conference dedicated to the filter community, succeeding IMFW 2021 in Perugia, Italy and IMFW 2024 held in Cocoa Beach, FL, USA, all organized by the IEEE Microwave Theory and Technology Society (MTT-S). The conference aims to maintain a global presence by rotating across various continents. With its specialized focus and strategic location, IMFW 2026 offers a prime platform for the filter community to convene regularly, catering to the broader microwave community with a keen interest in various topics in microwave filters, especially those who are unable to participate in major microwave conferences.
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NEW! Editor-in-Chief
Joel Arzola
Raytheon, USA
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