RF SPIN Debuted Five New Specialized Antenna Models
The new hardware streamlines testing across wide frequency ranges from 950 MHz up to 67 GHz.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Semiconductors
RF SPIN unveiled five new antenna models at European Microwave Week 2026, targeting broad frequency coverage for testing applications. The units range from sub-GHz automotive immunity testers to high-frequency horn antennas.
Why it matters
These antennas enable laboratories to simplify complex measurement setups by reducing the total number of physical hardware units required. The range extension to 67 GHz addresses the increasing demands of high-frequency signal testing.
The DRHX67 horn antenna supports a continuous range of 1 to 67 GHz. Other models include the QRH43 series covering 3.7 to 43 GHz and the DRH0908, which spans 950 MHz to 8 GHz.
The players
RF SPIN
A developer of specialized microwave antennas and testing equipment focused on wideband signal measurement solutions.
The details
The DRHX67 uses a double-ridged horn design—a flared metal structure that allows for stable signal reception across ultra-wide bandwidths. The QRH43CR and QRH20CR models utilize 3D-printed lenses to focus electromagnetic energy, protected by IP65-rated radomes—durable covers that provide high protection against dust and water ingress. These configurations allow the antennas to maintain performance while exposed to environmental testing conditions.
Timeline
October 2026: European Microwave Week 2026 takes place.
The Tech Race
The release reflects the ongoing industry shift toward ultra-wideband testing hardware capable of replacing multiple narrow-band antennas. By reaching 67 GHz, these components align with the rising requirements for testing higher-frequency automotive and telecommunications systems.
Engineering teams performing automotive immunity testing or high-frequency component validation can expect to consolidate their hardware footprints using these models. The products are currently available for review at Stand B25C, though broader commercial availability schedules have not been announced.
The takeaway
These antennas allow engineers to move away from multi-antenna arrays in favor of single-unit solutions. Track the adoption of these models in 2027 to see if they displace existing test configurations in high-frequency automotive labs.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Everythingrf.
