Applications & Industry Solutions

RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave components for the most demanding industries – from 5G mobile networks and satcom to sub-THz research.

bq-microwave is a specialized European distributor of RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave components, serving the industry since 2011. Our customers include research institutes, universities, defense and satcom manufacturers, 5G/6G development labs, and OEMs in test & measurement and EMC.

For each industry, we assemble the right portfolio from over 17 manufacturers – covering sub-6 GHz to 1.7 THz. On the following pages, you'll find the components, manufacturers, and application examples relevant to your industry. We also serve specialized fields such as quantum computing, medical technology, and materials research – contact us with your application or have a look at our frequently asked questions.

Industries we serve

5G & 6G
26/28/39 GHz · D-Band · Sub-THz

5G & 6G

Mobile network testing, mmWave beamforming, sub-THz research

Beamforming modules, up/down converters, and VNA extenders for 5G FR1 (sub-6 GHz), 5G FR2 (24–44 GHz), and 6G research in D-band and beyond.

Automotive Radar
77 GHz · 79 GHz · ADAS

Automotive Radar

77/79 GHz radar, ADAS testing, autonomous driving

mmWave components for automotive radar at 76–81 GHz – waveguides, amplifiers, mixers, and test setups for ADAS and radar sensor development and validation in autonomous driving.

Defense & Security
X/Ku/Ka · E/W/J-Band · RCS · Naval

Defense & Security

Radar, RCS measurement, naval & maritime, EW

Components from X-band to sub-THz for radar systems, naval and maritime radar (X/Ku-band), RCS measurement (W/J-band), counter-UAS, electronic warfare, and sub-THz imaging. Solutions for ground, air, and maritime defense applications.

Research & Science
110 GHz – 1.7 THz

Research & Science

THz spectroscopy, quantum physics, astronomy

High-precision mmWave and sub-THz components for universities and research institutes – from materials characterization to radio astronomy.

Satcom
L-Band · X-Band · Ka-Band · Q/V

Satcom

Ground stations, tracking antennas, Q/V-band research

Components for L/S/C/X/Ku/Ka-band satellite communications – from ground stations and tracking antennas to Q/V-band research setups.

Why bq-microwave

Three reasons why European research institutes and OEMs rely on us.

Specialized Portfolio

Over 17 carefully selected manufacturers cover every industry with the right technological focus – from sub-6 GHz to 1.7 THz.

Technical Expertise

We understand your application. From component selection and frequency planning to interface integration, we support you as a technical partner – not just a distributor.

EU-wide Delivery

Delivered duty paid (DDP) to all EU countries, Switzerland, Norway, and the United Kingdom. With German-based service, multilingual support, and personalized attention.

bq-microwave – your specialist for RF and millimeter-wave components in Europe since 2011.

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