For some time now, several electronic components in various markets, such as telecoms, have made use of surface mount technology (SMT). There is a increasing requirement for RF components to follow suit, in order to save customers time and money when assembling their boards and systems. There is a desire, for example, by customers to be able to have RF isolators and circulators in tape and reel packaging for automated board population.

MESL Microwave has an expanding range of drop-ins using SMT, one of the key focus areas of research and development within our engineering team.