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The Beginning of a New Chapter: Melville Office Grand Opening
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:02:52 | Events
Mini-Circuits hosted a grand opening ceremony and party for its members, customers, friends and partners. The new Melville location is a big milestone for the company and its continuous growth both for business and in terms of expanding our team. Mini-Circuits now has the ability to tap into the unique talent pool and lucrative technology community that Long Island has to offer. The post The Beginning of a New Chapter: Melville Office Grand Opening first appeared on Mini-Circuits Blog.

Mini-Circuits to Highlight MMIC Advances, Solutions for Quantum Computing, Satcom and Automotive Applications at IMS 2026
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:44:27 | Events
Mini-Circuits will showcase innovative RF and microwave technologies at the IEEE MTT-S IMS 2026, including the debut of a GaN MMIC amplifier and integrated modules for satellite communications and quantum computing. Attendees can explore live demonstrations and connect with experts at Booth 19054 from June 9-11 in Boston, Massachusetts. The post Mini-Circuits to Highlight MMIC Advances, Solutions for Quantum Computing, Satcom and Automotive Applications at IMS 2026 first appeared on Mini-Circuits Blog.

Mini-Circuits Makes a Splash at IEEE Long Island Show
Mon, 04 May 2026 19:49:10 | Events
Mini-Circuits attended the 9th annual IEEE RF/Microwave Symposium and Exhibition on April 22, at the Radisson Hotel in Hauppauge, LI. At the event, we showcased our latest technology in high frequency modules, portable test equipment, and test accessories and instrumentation with our capable team available to answer questions and rein in customers and new opportunities. The post Mini-Circuits Makes a Splash at IEEE Long Island Show first appeared on Mini-Circuits Blog.

Mini-Circuits Technology Day with Milexia France
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:08:46 | Events
On April 15th, Mini-Circuits was proud to partner with our rep, Milexia France for a collaborative Technology Day. The event was held at Milexia’s headquarters in Saint-Aubin, France to showcase our RF and microwave solutions from DC to 110 GHz in areas including high frequency modules (HFM), test solutions and test accessories. The post Mini-Circuits Technology Day with Milexia France first appeared on Mini-Circuits Blog.

Our Members are the Heartbeat of Our Company
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:45:45 | Events
On February 19, Mini-Circuits showed its heartfelt thanks to its members with our annual Heart Health Awareness event. The event is aimed at creating awareness to heart health and educating our team on how best to take care of themselves. Those who attended got to enjoy healthy snacks and raffles. The post Our Members are the Heartbeat of Our Company first appeared on Mini-Circuits Blog.

Mini-Circuits CEO Jin Bains to Deliver Plenary Address at IEEE MAPCON 2025
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 21:25:41 | Events
Mini-Circuits is proud to be a Gold Sponsor of the 2025 IEEE Microwaves, Antennas and Propagation Conference (MAPCON), taking place December 14-18 in Kochi, Kerala, India. Mini-Circuits CEO Jin Bains will deliver a plenary talk on Monday, Dec. 15, at 12:20 p.m. local time (GMT+5:30). His address, titled “The Coming Wave of RF & Microwave Systems: Communication, Sensing, Energy & Beyond,” will explore emerging applications that are redefining how RF and microwave technologies influence life on Earth and in space. The post Mini-Circuits CEO Jin Bains to Deliver Plenary Address at IEEE MAPCON 2025 first appeared on Mini-Circuits Blog.

Mini-Circuits Labs (MCL) and Virginia Diodes Inc. (VDI) to Demonstrate 90–140 GHz Signal Generator at EuMW 2025
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 18:13:25 | Events
Attendees of European Microwave Week (EuMW) in Utrecht, The Netherlands, are invited to visit the Mini-Circuits (C073) and VDI (D034) booths to experience a live demonstration of a 90 - 140 GHz signal generator and see how this technology is shaping the future of high-frequency innovation. The post Mini-Circuits Labs (MCL) and Virginia Diodes Inc. (VDI) to Demonstrate 90–140 GHz Signal Generator at EuMW 2025 first appeared on Mini-Circuits Blog.

Mini-Circuits Announces µCeramIQ™ Brand for LTCC Product Line
Tue, 17 Jun 2025 05:38:36 | Events
Mini-Circuits is rebranding its LTCC product line to µCeramIQ™ to highlight its advanced design capabilities in passive components utilizing Low-temperature Co-fired Ceramic substrates. This change reflects the company's expertise developed over thirty years. The rebranded product line includes a range of filters and other components, showcased at the IEEE MTT-S IMS event. The post Mini-Circuits Announces µCeramIQ™ Brand for LTCC Product Line first appeared on Mini-Circuits Blog.

Mini-Circuits Experts Join MicroApps Talks at IMS 2025
Fri, 13 Jun 2025 16:53:10 | Events
Mini-Circuits is proud to have members of its engineering team contributing to the 2025 MicroApps talks at the 2025 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium (IMS) in San Francisco. The post Mini-Circuits Experts Join MicroApps Talks at IMS 2025 first appeared on Mini-Circuits Blog.

Mini-Circuits Attends the Annual WAMICON Event: Supporting Peers in Academia
Fri, 30 May 2025 17:10:46 | Events
This year, Mini-Circuits was proud to be a Platinum sponsor of the IEEE Wireless and Microwave Technology Conference (WAMICON) to continue our support and long-standing relationship with the University of South Florida and their WAMI Center. We continue to encourage a healthy relationship and collaboration between the industry and academia. Read more: The post Mini-Circuits Attends the Annual WAMICON Event: Supporting Peers in Academia first appeared on Mini-Circuits Blog.

TSS-63ULN+ MMIC LNA, 1 to 6 GHz, 0.5 dB NF
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:26:59 | Videos
In this video, Mini-Circuits Technical Marketing Engineer Chris DeMartino covers the features of the TSS-63ULN+ MMIC LNA, which operates from 1000 to 6000 MHz. Housed in a tiny 2x2 mm QFN-style package, this model supports applications from 1000 to 6000 MHz with a 0.5 dB typical noise figure, 19 dB gain, and +34 dBm OIP3. It has a single voltage supply, 56 mA at +5V. voltage-controlled fast shutdown feature allows the amplifier to be switched off to conserve power consumption when not in use. About Mini-Circuits: Mini-Circuits is the world’s preferred supplier of RF and microwave components and systems. With 14 design, manufacturing and sales locations in nine countries, as well as hundreds of sales channel partners worldwide, Mini-Circuits offers 27 product lines comprising over 10,000 active models. Over 20,000 customers choose Mini-Circuits for the demanding quality standards, world-class customer support, on-time delivery and value pricing that have earned the industry’s trust for over 50 years. More from Mini-Circuits: Visit Mini-Circuits’ website: https://www.minicircuits.com/ Like Mini-Circuits on Facebook: / minicircuits Follow with Mini-Circuits on LinkedIn: / mini-circuits Follow Mini-Circuits on X: / minicircuits Follow Mini-Circuits on Instagram: / minicircuits The post TSS-63ULN+ MMIC LNA, 1 to 6 GHz, 0.5 dB NF first appeared on Mini-Circuits Blog.

Wideband 2–6 GHz LO Driver Amplifier Behavioral Modeling and Design for Minimum Additive Phase Noise
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:59:40 | Amplifiers
Purpose and Design Context This application note presents a methodology for modeling and designing a wideband 2–6 GHz local-oscillator (LO) driver amplifier with the objective of minimizing additive phase noise (APN). The initial design process relies on the standard device-level data required for conventional driver-amplifier development, including S-parameters, noise figure, output-power compression, and saturated-output-power performance […] The post Wideband 2–6 GHz LO Driver Amplifier Behavioral Modeling and Design for Minimum Additive Phase Noise first appeared on Mini-Circuits Blog.

Improved RF Ceramic Resonator Filters with Smaller Footprint
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:22:30 | Filters
RF filter innovations in compact systems As RF systems become smaller and more densely integrated, designers face a familiar engineering challenge. In particular, they must reduce component size without sacrificing the electrical performance that made the original design successful. Mini-Circuits has addressed that trade-off with a new generation of ceramic resonator bandpass filters. This approach […] The post Improved RF Ceramic Resonator Filters with Smaller Footprint first appeared on Mini-Circuits Blog.

The Beginning of a New Chapter: Melville Office Grand Opening
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:02:52 | Events
Mini-Circuits hosted a grand opening ceremony and party for its members, customers, friends and partners. The new Melville location is a big milestone for the company and its continuous growth both for business and in terms of expanding our team. Mini-Circuits now has the ability to tap into the unique talent pool and lucrative technology community that Long Island has to offer. The post The Beginning of a New Chapter: Melville Office Grand Opening first appeared on Mini-Circuits Blog.

Quantum Technologies for Future Communications: Andrea Goldsmith, Stony Brook President
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:06:21 | Videos
In the second episode of Above the Noise, host Pat Hindle talks with Andrea Goldsmith, President of Stony Brook University, about the university's strategic initiatives, 5G/6G communications, and quantum computing/networks of the future. Above the Noise is a Mini-Circuits podcast series. Find out more about Mini-Circuits at www.minicircuits.com. The post Quantum Technologies for Future Communications: Andrea Goldsmith, Stony Brook President first appeared on Mini-Circuits Blog.

Cascading LTCC Filters in a 20 GHz LO Driver
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:59:35 | Filters
This article focuses on mitigating high harmonic levels and spurious emissions for both the 10 GHz fundamental frequency and the doubler output of 20 GHz by cascading tiny LTCC filter components together and combining them with MMIC amplifiers to notionally drive a level 15 mixer. Read on to find out how effective these tiny LTCC filter components can be in reducing LO harmonic content. The post Cascading LTCC Filters in a 20 GHz LO Driver first appeared on Mini-Circuits Blog.

Cost-Effective Test Tools for Wi-Fi Measurement
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:59:56 | Test Solutions
Lee Whiting, Product Manager for Test Solutions, shows how to perform Wi-Fi testing with a low-cost setup using a power sensor and signal generator (Mini-Circuits' SSG Series). This reduces costs and benchtop clutter while delivering lab-quality measurements. Find out more here (Power Sensors): https://www.minicircuits.com/WebStore/RF-Smart-Power-Sensors.html Find out more here (Signal Generators): https://www.minicircuits.com/WebStore.... About Mini-Circuits: Mini-Circuits is the world’s preferred supplier of RF and microwave components and systems. With 14 design, manufacturing and sales locations in nine countries, as well as hundreds of sales channel partners worldwide, Mini-Circuits offers 27 product lines comprising over 10,000 active models. Over 20,000 customers choose Mini-Circuits for the demanding quality standards, world-class customer support, on-time delivery and value pricing that have earned the industry’s trust for over 50 years. More from Mini-Circuits: Visit Mini-Circuits’ website: https://www.minicircuits.com/ Like Mini-Circuits on Facebook: / minicircuits Follow with Mini-Circuits on LinkedIn: / mini-circuits Follow Mini-Circuits on X: / minicircuits Follow Mini-Circuits on Instagram: / minicircuits The post Cost-Effective Test Tools for Wi-Fi Measurement first appeared on Mini-Circuits Blog.

Two-Tone Signal Source for Amplifier Linearity Testing
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:59:56 | Test Solutions
Lee Whiting, Product Manager for Test Solutions, shows how to perform a two-tone amplifier linearity test with a low-cost setup using a 2-channel signal generator (Mini-Circuits' SSG-Series), a power combiner connected to the amplifier DUT, and a spectrum analyzer to monitor the output. This reduces costs and benchtop clutter while delivering lab-quality measurements. Find out more here: https://www.minicircuits.com/WebStore/RF-Synthesized-Signal-Generators.html. About Mini-Circuits: Mini-Circuits is the world’s preferred supplier of RF and microwave components and systems. With 14 design, manufacturing and sales locations in nine countries, as well as hundreds of sales channel partners worldwide, Mini-Circuits offers 27 product lines comprising over 10,000 active models. Over 20,000 customers choose Mini-Circuits for the demanding quality standards, world-class customer support, on-time delivery and value pricing that have earned the industry’s trust for over 50 years. More from Mini-Circuits: Visit Mini-Circuits’ website: https://www.minicircuits.com/ Like Mini-Circuits on Facebook: / minicircuits Follow with Mini-Circuits on LinkedIn: / mini-circuits Follow Mini-Circuits on X: / minicircuits Follow Mini-Circuits on Instagram: / minicircuits The post Two-Tone Signal Source for Amplifier Linearity Testing first appeared on Mini-Circuits Blog.

Mini-Circuits Launches “Above the Noise” Podcast Featuring Conversations with RF & Microwave Industry Leaders
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:00:06 | News
Mini-Circuits, a global leader in RF, microwave and millimeter-wave components and systems, has announced the launch of Above the Noise, a new podcast series featuring conversations with industry leaders from around the world. The series explores RF and microwave technology and business through in-depth discussions with the innovators, entrepreneurs and technical experts who have helped […] The post Mini-Circuits Launches “Above the Noise” Podcast Featuring Conversations with RF & Microwave Industry Leaders first appeared on Mini-Circuits Blog.

From Revolutionary to Tragedy: Edwin Howard Armstrong
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:46:34 | Mini-Circuits Life
Edwin Howard Armstrong was an American electrical engineer best known for having invented foundational electronic circuits still used in moder radio, radar and television. These inventions include the regenerative circuits, the superheterodyne circuit, and the FM radio. The regenerative circuit was the first amplifying receiver and the first reliable continuous-wave transmitter, while his crowning achievement, the FM radio, revolutionized the way people listened to news and music. The post From Revolutionary to Tragedy: Edwin Howard Armstrong first appeared on Mini-Circuits Blog.