Above the Noise https://podcast.minicircuits.com Mini-Circuits' podcast series covers RF and microwave technology and business by talking with industry leaders from around the world.

]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0300 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Technology 1440 episodic Above the Noise is a monthly podcast series from Mini-Circuits covering RF and microwave technology and business, featuring interviews with industry leaders. Mini-Circuits Mini-Circuits No false https://podcast.minicircuits.com/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22537823/Above-The-Noise_Cover-Artwork_2000x2000.jpg Above the Noise https://podcast.minicircuits.com 144 144 Reflectionless Filters: Matt Morgan Discuss RF Stability from Radio Telescopes to Quantum Systems Reflectionless Filters: Matt Morgan Discuss RF Stability from Radio Telescopes to Quantum Systems https://podcast.minicircuits.com/e/reflectionless-filters-solving-rf-stability-from-radio-telescopes-to-quantum-systems/ https://podcast.minicircuits.com/e/reflectionless-filters-solving-rf-stability-from-radio-telescopes-to-quantum-systems/#comments Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0300 minicircuits.podbean.com/aa662400-e173-3cce-ac0a-d4654306bcdf In this episode, Matt Morgan of the National Radio Astronomy Observatory, discusses the challenges of designing ultra‑sensitive, wideband RF systems and the invention of reflectionless filters to improve stability, reduce spurious responses, and absorb out‑of‑band energy.

He explains applications across radio astronomy, mixers, multipliers, and potential use in quantum computing, and describes how fabrication and packaging choices affect performance up to sub‑millimeter wavelengths. Visit Mini-Circuits at www.minicircuits.com.

]]> In this episode, Matt Morgan of the National Radio Astronomy Observatory, discusses the challenges of designing ultra‑sensitive, wideband RF systems and the invention of reflectionless filters to improve stability, reduce spurious responses, and absorb out‑of‑band energy.

He explains applications across radio astronomy, mixers, multipliers, and potential use in quantum computing, and describes how fabrication and packaging choices affect performance up to sub‑millimeter wavelengths. Visit Mini-Circuits at www.minicircuits.com.

]]> Mini-Circuits false No 1138 3 full From Shannon to 6G: Andrea Goldsmith on the Foundations of Modern Wireless From Shannon to 6G: Andrea Goldsmith on the Foundations of Modern Wireless https://podcast.minicircuits.com/e/from-shannon-to-6g-andrea-goldsmith-on-the-foundations-of-modern-wireless/ https://podcast.minicircuits.com/e/from-shannon-to-6g-andrea-goldsmith-on-the-foundations-of-modern-wireless/#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:55:33 -0300 minicircuits.podbean.com/0f39363e-b1a1-355f-940d-66ac6e21ef04 Andrea Goldsmith, president of Stony Brook University and renowned wireless communications expert, discusses the foundational research behind modern wireless systems, the promise and challenges of 6G and AI, her experience translating academic work into successful startups (Quantenna and Plume), and Stony Brook’s major quantum research initiative supported by a $300M state investment.

The episode covers adaptive modulation and multi-antenna systems, integrated communication and sensing, the economics of next-generation wireless, and the university’s plans to build a terrestrial quantum network, advance quantum computing and sensing, and educate the next generation of scientists. Visit Mini-Circuits at www.minicircuits.com.

]]> Andrea Goldsmith, president of Stony Brook University and renowned wireless communications expert, discusses the foundational research behind modern wireless systems, the promise and challenges of 6G and AI, her experience translating academic work into successful startups (Quantenna and Plume), and Stony Brook’s major quantum research initiative supported by a $300M state investment.

The episode covers adaptive modulation and multi-antenna systems, integrated communication and sensing, the economics of next-generation wireless, and the university’s plans to build a terrestrial quantum network, advance quantum computing and sensing, and educate the next generation of scientists. Visit Mini-Circuits at www.minicircuits.com.

]]> Mini-Circuits false No 1954 2 full RF CMOS Breakthroughs: Jim Cable on Peregrine, Murata, & the CMOS Switch Revolution RF CMOS Breakthroughs: Jim Cable on Peregrine, Murata, & the CMOS Switch Revolution https://podcast.minicircuits.com/e/how-rf-cmos-won-jim-cable-on-peregrine-murata-and-the-switch-revolution/ https://podcast.minicircuits.com/e/how-rf-cmos-won-jim-cable-on-peregrine-murata-and-the-switch-revolution/#comments Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:17:20 -0300 minicircuits.podbean.com/53900c0c-e60e-325f-916b-6278c303f321 In the premiere episode of Above the Noise, host Pat interviews Jim Cable, the semiconductor leader behind Peregrine’s RF CMOS breakthroughs. Jim recounts developing silicon-on-sapphire and SOI switches, winning major customers like Murata, and guiding Peregrine through product scaling and acquisition.

They discuss the technical challenges and market strategies that displaced GaAs switches, lessons for startups about disruptive innovation and timing, and Jim’s ongoing advisory work in GaN on silicon, CMOS power amplifiers, quantum, and advanced packaging.

Above the Noise is a Mini-Circuits podcast series. Find out more about Mini-Circuits at www.minicircuits.com.

]]> In the premiere episode of Above the Noise, host Pat interviews Jim Cable, the semiconductor leader behind Peregrine’s RF CMOS breakthroughs. Jim recounts developing silicon-on-sapphire and SOI switches, winning major customers like Murata, and guiding Peregrine through product scaling and acquisition.

They discuss the technical challenges and market strategies that displaced GaAs switches, lessons for startups about disruptive innovation and timing, and Jim’s ongoing advisory work in GaN on silicon, CMOS power amplifiers, quantum, and advanced packaging.

Above the Noise is a Mini-Circuits podcast series. Find out more about Mini-Circuits at www.minicircuits.com.

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