Southwest Microwave

Tempe, AZ 85284-2946

COMPANY OVERVIEW

About Southwest Microwave

Southwest Microwave serves commercial, military and Space/Hi-Rel markets. Our high performance connectors are used worldwide in satellite communications, radar, defense systems and aerospace programs as well as for instrumentation, IC, and PCB test.

Contact

9055 S. McKemy St.
Tempe, AZ 85284-2946
https://mpd.southwestmicrowave.com/

More Info on Southwest Microwave

Founded in 1981, Southwest Microwave’s initial products were perimeter intrusion detection systems and 23 GHz wireless CCTV transmission equipment. The Microwave Products Division (MPD) was established in 1987 to provide the highest performance interconnect products for millimeter wave and high-power RF applications. Today, Southwest Microwave has its own 50,000 sq. ft., modern facility with in-house RF/microwave and electrical test capabilities. We continue to focus on high-end products to increase end-product performance.

Southwest Microwave serves commercial, military and Space / Hi-Rel markets. Our high performance connectors are used worldwide in satellite communications, radar, defense systems and aerospace programs as well as for instrumentation, integrated-circuit and PCB test applications.

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Materials

A Practical Design Approach to Custom mmWave SMT Packages

May 3, 2019
What are the key ingredients for developing customized surface-mount packages that will ultimately achieve good electrical performance from dc to 50 GHz?
News

Montreal Welcomes A Week Of Microwaves

May 17, 2012
Microwave Weeks IMS conference and associated events comprise an event unlike any other in the electronics industry, giving members of the indu try a chance to catch up with products...
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Content

Microwave Connectors Fit Subminiature D Housings

Nov. 8, 2011
A line of miniature microwave coaxial assemblies has been developed for a snug fit into small standard Size 20 contact cavities of subminiature D connectors, as well as Size 20...
Components

Components Shrink, But Handle More Power

Sept. 21, 2010
As the footprint for high-power systems shrinks, device and component designers are answering the call with creative ways to dissipate more heat in smaller packages.
Components

Gauge Power Limits On Passive Components

March 18, 2010
By avoiding high insertion loss and impedance junctions in passive components, high power levels can be transferred without unnecessary buildup of heat or creation of damaging...
Components

Cables and Connectors Forge Critical Links

April 12, 2007
Specifiers of RF and microwave coaxial cables and connectors will find a wide range of products to meet their needs, with broadband coverage extending through 110 GHz.

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Systems

New Products of the Week - November 1-7, 2020

Nov. 6, 2020
In this Media Gallery, we present the New Products of the Week of November 1 to 7, 2020.

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Components

Cables And Connectors Make Microwave Links

April 15, 2005
These essential transmission-line components are available from an amazingly large number of suppliers, although these products offer varied features and benefits.