Plenary Speakers

Abstract: The ever-expanding technology landscape is opening new possibilities for a more intelligent, connected, and resource-efficient society. RF and microwave systems are already essential to many applications fundamental to contemporary life and will become increasingly central to future advancements in communication, sensing, energy, and computing.In this plenary talk, Mini-Circuits CEO, Jin Bains will explore several areas in which RF and microwave technologies are shaping the future of life on Earth and beyond. The discussion will survey examples including 6G, E-Band and optical satellite communications, millimeter-wave radar and sensing, quantum computing, and ongoing research toward practical nuclear fusion energy systems. The underlying microwave systems and design techniques will be examined in each case to identify opportunities for continued innovation within the industry.

Biography: Jin Bains is the Chief Executive Officer of Mini-Circuits, a global leader in design, manufacturing, and direct sale of RF, microwave & millimeter-wave components and subsystems. Bains is a 30-year RF and microwave industry veteran who began his career as an RF engineer and R&D manager at Hewlett-Packard and Agilent Technologies, where he worked on a variety of systems including power amplifiers, cellular base stations, and test and measurement instrumentation. He went on to build the RF/Wireless division of National Instruments before serving as the Head of SoCal Connectivity for cellular and satellite programs at Facebook (now Meta), where he directed key aspects of the effort to expand access to affordable connectivity across the globe. Prior to joining Mini-Circuits, he served as a Director of Project Kuiper at Amazon, an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Jin has played an active role in the industry as a senior IEEE member and has presented in numerous keynote talks and panel discussions. He also serves on the Board of Advisors of the University of California Davis Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department. Jin received an undergraduate degree in ECE from UC Davis and a graduate degree in Electrical Engineering and Communication Systems from Stanford University.
Webpage: https://ece.ucdavis.edu/biography-jin-bains-94