Microwaves in Your Future

The microwave scene is changing rapidly. The main conclusions may be summarized as follows: 1. Wireless communications rivals Defense applications as the main driver of microwave technology, 2. The intemationalization of microwave technology continues, 3. Technology-wise the distinctions between microwaves and other RF are beginning to blur, 4. U.S. factory sales of microwave components have not shared in the growth of electronics products sales generally (but this may not be so when microwave and RF are taken together), 5. To be successful, the microwave engineer must complement his specialized knowledge wit a broader understanding of related areas of technology, 6. There will be plenty of work to do for microwave engineers in the foreseeable future.