Electronic Specifier has released its September issue, timed to coincide with European Microwave Week (EuMW), which will be held in Utrecht from 21-26th September.
The RF and microwave community will gather in this technology hub for the first time since COVID-19 forced the cancellation of an earlier planned event in the city. The 2025 European Microwave Conference remains the highlight of the week, with a comprehensive programme spanning materials, devices, circuits, and systems.
The conference will cover the full spectrum of high-frequency research and application, including theory, simulation, design, and measurement. Topics on the agenda range from advances in filters and passive components, to emerging engineered materials, high-frequency and high-data-rate microwave photonics, highly stable and low-noise sources, and new linearisation techniques. Engineers will also hear about the role of RF and microwave technology in enabling 6G, IoT, and next-generation packaging approaches.
Issue highlights include:
EuMW: a new approach to signal and spectrum analysis
Signal and spectrum analysis continues to underpin advances in RF system design, particularly for radar, satellite, and wireless applications. Traditional spectrum analysers are approaching their limits, and this feature examines new approaches to overcome those challenges.
Aerospace & Defence: an interview with Vibishna Balagopal of Thales
Vibishna Balagopal, a UK leader at Thales, spoke with Karen Mascarenhas at the Women Leaders in Electronics Awards. She reflected on her career journey within a company employing 83,000 people worldwide and delivering technology solutions across aerospace, space, defence, cyber, and digital domains.
Eco Innovation: engineering carbon out of the sky
Harvey Hodd, CEO and Founder of Rivan, explains how his company is working to create low-cost synthetic fuels by rethinking the entire production model. The article explores the engineering challenges behind carbon removal and synthetic energy creation.
Power: the resurgence of 48V architectures in automotive
The automotive sector is revisiting 48V systems after decades of reliance on 12V. This feature analyses how renewed interest in 48V architectures is influencing vehicle electrification strategies.
The September issue of ES Design provides context, analysis, and industry perspectives for professionals attending EuMW and for engineers across the broader electronics sector.
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