MACOM and Elve to Demonstrate a V-Band Linearized TWTA for Satellite Communications and Defense Applications at IMS 2026
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MACOM (NASDAQ:MTSI) and Elve plan a joint demonstration of a V-Band linearized traveling wave tube amplifier (TWTA) at IMS 2026 in Boston. The demo combines MACOM’s analog predistortion linearization with Elve’s TWTA platform to improve linear power and efficiency for microwave transmitters used in satellite communications, defense, and other ground and space-based applications.
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MTSI gained 4.77% while key peers were mixed: LSCC up 1.25%, RMBS, QRVO, TSEM, and CRUS all down between about 0.95% and 2.51%. Momentum scanner only flagged LSCC with a 5.07% move, reinforcing a stock-specific reaction to MACOM’s collaboration news.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 08 | mmWave switch launch | Positive | +5.0% | Introduced hot via chip scale technology and new 60–110 GHz SP2T switch. |
| Jun 05 | IMS SATCOM products | Positive | -9.8% | Announced new RF and optical SATCOM products for IMS 2026 demonstrations. |
| Jun 04 | Aero/defense launches | Positive | -1.9% | Unveiled GaN-based RF products for aerospace, defense, radar and EW markets. |
| May 07 | Q2 2026 earnings | Positive | +11.2% | Reported Q2 2026 results with $289.0M revenue and detailed Q3 guidance. |
| Apr 27 | Supply chain deals | Positive | -2.9% | Planned LTSAs and £45M IQE investment to bolster supply-chain resilience. |
Recent product and technology announcements often led to meaningful but mixed price reactions, with several positive moves alongside notable single-day pullbacks.
Over the last few months, MACOM has issued a series of technology and strategic updates alongside strong financial results. On Apr 27, it announced supply-chain strengthening agreements and an IQE investment. Fiscal Q2 2026 results on May 7 showed revenue of $289.0M and drove a 11.19% gain. Ahead of IMS 2026, multiple RF and SATCOM product announcements produced both gains and pullbacks. Today’s joint V-Band TWTA demonstration with Elve fits this ongoing theme of mmWave and high-frequency innovation.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights MACOM’s focus on high-frequency innovation by pairing its analog predistortion linearization with Elve’s V-Band TWTA platform for satellite and defense systems. It follows a series of IMS 2026 product launches and strong fiscal Q2 2026 results with revenue of $289.0M. Investors may watch for evidence of customer interest, system-level performance gains, and how this collaboration complements MACOM’s broader mmWave and SATCOM product roadmap.
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LOWELL, Mass., June 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. (“MACOM”), a leading supplier of semiconductor products, and Elve, Inc., an innovative traveling wave tube amplifier (TWTA) designer and manufacturer, will jointly demonstrate how their technologies can be combined to enhance performance and efficiency in microwave transmitter systems in MACOM’s Booth #17035 at the International Microwave Symposium (IMS 2026) on June 9 to 11, 2026, in Boston, MA.
The joint demonstration will combine MACOM’s analog predistortion (APD) linearization technology with Elve’s TWTA platform, highlighting a complementary approach to improving linear power performance and efficiency in high-frequency systems operating at V-Band. The demonstration is designed to showcase how these technologies can work together to address evolving system requirements across a range of applications, including ground and space-based platforms.
“By pairing MACOM’s linearization capabilities with Elve’s high-power amplification, we’re demonstrating a practical approach to improving system efficiency and linear performance in mmWave applications,” said Stephen G. Daly, President and Chief Executive Officer, MACOM.
“Elve is excited to collaborate with MACOM on this IMS demonstration. Bringing together our respective technologies allows us to enhance TWTA performance,” said Dr. Diana Gamzina, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Elve.
The collaboration is centered on exploring how advanced linearization and high power amplification techniques can be effectively integrated, offering a closer look at system-level benefits such as improved usable output power and more efficient operation.
About Elve
Elve is a Davis, California-based deep tech innovator specializing in the manufacturing of millimeter-wave (mmWave) power amplifiers at scale. Founded in 2020, the company’s team of over 50 experts focuses on unlocking access to mmWave power in critical systems that connect, energize, defend, and inform global infrastructure.
About MACOM
MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for telecommunications, industrial and defense and data center applications. Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, MACOM has design centers and sales offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia. MACOM is certified to the ISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental management standard. To learn more, visit https://www.macom.com/.
Company Contact:
MACOM Technology Solutions Inc.
Stephen Ferranti
Sr. Vice President, Corporate Development and Investor Relations
P: 978-656-2977
E: stephen.ferranti@macom.com
