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Mini-Circuits : RF, Microwave & Millimeter Wave Components Manufacturer

Mini-Circuits is a globally recognized designer and manufacturer of RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave components and integrated systems. Founded in 1968 and headquartered in the United States, the company supplies an extensive portfolio of products that support wireless communications, aerospace, defense, satellite communications, automotive electronics, medical equipment, test and measurement, quantum computing, and industrial applications.

With engineering, manufacturing, and sales operations across multiple countries, Mini-Circuits offers more than 10,000 standard products along with custom design capabilities. The company is widely known for delivering high performance RF solutions characterized by broad frequency coverage, dependable quality, and comprehensive engineering support

Key Product Highlights

Mini-Circuits develops a comprehensive range of RF and microwave products covering frequencies from DC to over 100 GHz for commercial, industrial, and mission critical applications.

  • RF and microwave amplifiers
  • Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs)
  • Power amplifiers
  • RF mixers
  • Frequency mixers and converters
  • Voltage Controlled Oscillators (VCOs)
  • Phase Locked Loop (PLL) synthesizers
  • RF filters and LTCC filters
  • Reflectionless filters
  • Power splitters and combiners
  • Directional couplers
  • Baluns and transformers
  • RF switches
  • Attenuators
  • RF limiters
  • Frequency multipliers
  • Phase shifters
  • RF detectors
  • Coaxial cables and adapters
  • Connectors and interconnect solutions
  • MMIC devices
  • RF test equipment and signal generators
  • Custom RF and microwave integrated modules

These products support technologies including 5G, satellite communications, radar, aerospace, quantum computing, automotive radar, IoT and laboratory instrumentation.

Product Selection Guide

| Product Category | Selection Parameters / Specifications | | ------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------ | --- | | RF Amplifiers | Frequency range, gain, output power, noise figure, linearity | | Low Noise Amplifiers (LNA) | Noise figure, gain, operating frequency, IP3, supply voltage | | RF Mixers | Conversion loss, LO power, isolation, frequency range | | RF Filters | Passband, bandwidth, insertion loss, rejection, package | | Power Splitters & Combiners | Frequency range, insertion loss, isolation, power handling | | Directional Couplers | Coupling value, directivity, frequency range, power handling | | Baluns & Transformers | Impedance ratio, bandwidth, insertion loss | | Voltage Controlled Oscillators | Frequency range, tuning voltage, phase noise, output power | | RF Switches | Switching speed, insertion loss, isolation, frequency | | RF Test Solutions | Frequency coverage, measurement capability, interface, portability | | RF Cables & Adapters | Connector type, frequency rating, cable length, VSWR | |

Why Choose Mini-Circuits?

  • More than five decades of RF and microwave engineering expertise
  • Portfolio exceeding 10,000 standard products
  • Frequency coverage extending from DC to millimeter wave (mm wave) bands
  • Strong capabilities in MMIC, LTCC, and integrated RF module technologies
  • High standards for quality, reliability, and manufacturing consistency
  • Comprehensive online design tools, simulation models, and technical documentation
  • Custom RF design and integration services

Latest Products

Product FamilyDescriptionTypical Applications
HPCJ-03-222+ LTCC Hybrid CouplerSurface-mount 90° hybrid coupler with high power handlingWireless infrastructure, RF systems
BFCG-362+ Band Pass FilterCompact ceramic band-pass filter for 3.4 to 3.8 GHz applications5G communications
LEE1-63+ MMIC AmplifierBroadband monolithic amplifier operating from DC to 6 GHzTest equipment, communication systems
ZX60 Low Noise Amplifier SeriesWideband LNAs with low noise figure and high gainSatellite, radar, instrumentation

Latest News from company

  1. June 4, 2026 : Mini-Circuits recently showcased MMIC Advances, Solutions for Quantum Computing, Satcom and Automotive Applications at IMS 2026.
  2. June 17, 2025 : Mini-Circuits Announces µCeramIQ™ Brand for LTCC Product Line.

Summary

Mini-Circuits has established itself as one of the industry’s leading suppliers of RF, microwave, and millimeter wave components by offering an extensive portfolio of amplifiers, mixers, filters, oscillators, couplers, MMICs, RF interconnects, and integrated subsystems. Its products support a broad spectrum of applications ranging from wireless communications and aerospace to satellite systems, automotive electronics, quantum computing, and laboratory instrumentation.

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