--- title: Amphenol IMS Workshop 2026 --- # Times Microwave Systems Open main menu Close main menu - Home - Products - Pricing - Blog - Company ![Booth Cover Image 2500x625](https://www.amphenol-microwave.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Booth%20Cover%20Image%202500x625.jpg?width=2000&height=500&name=Booth%20Cover%20Image%202500x625.jpg "Booth Cover Image 2500x625") [![\

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Join this expert-led workshop to explore how advancements in interconnects, passive components, printed circuit board (PCB) design, and system-level integration are enabling engineers to preserve signal integrity, reduce performance tradeoffs, and build more robust, high-performance RF systems for mission-critical applications. Attendees will also be able to review physical product samples during the session, providing hands-on context. ![times-ims-microsite-icons-80x80](https://www.amphenol-microwave.com/hubfs/times-ims-microsite-icons-80x80.png "times-ims-microsite-icons-80x80") ### What to Expect • Short position statements from industry experts • Moderated discussion across the RF signal chain • Interactive audience Q&A • Real-world case studies and design tradeoffs ![times-ims-microsite-icons-80x802](https://www.amphenol-microwave.com/hubfs/times-ims-microsite-icons-80x802.png "times-ims-microsite-icons-80x802") ### Who Should Attend • RF and microwave engineers • System designers • Researchers • Technical decision-makers ![times-ims-microsite-icons-80x803](https://www.amphenol-microwave.com/hubfs/times-ims-microsite-icons-80x803.png "times-ims-microsite-icons-80x803") ### Why Attend • Minimize loss, noise, and distortion across the signal chain • Optimize SWaP-C and packaging tradeoffs • Improve reliability and repeatability in demanding environments • Reduce design risk and accelerate integration ### Check Out the IMS Round Table Interview Microwave Journal speaks with industry experts about their upcoming IMS 2026 workshop taking place Thursday, June 11 at 1:30 p.m. in Room 154. This expert-led session will examine how innovations in interconnects, passive components, printed circuit boards (PCBs), and system-level integration are helping engineers reduce loss, noise, and distortion in next-generation microwave systems. ## Meet the Panelists ![Chris Cooper Director of Engineering Times Microwave Systems](https://www.amphenol-microwave.com/hubfs/Chris%20Cooper%20Director%20of%20Engineering%20Times%20Microwave%20Systems.png) ### Chris Cooper Director of Engineering --- [![Times\_Logo\_2023\_72dpi](https://www.amphenol-microwave.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Times_Logo_2023_72dpi.png?width=180&height=80&name=Times_Logo_2023_72dpi.png)](https://timesmicrowave.com/)Christopher holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology from Purdue University and an M.S. in Systems Engineering from Florida Tech. He has 20 years of experience as an RF and analog designer, specializing in RF distribution networks, signal intelligence (SIGINT), and wideband multi-functional phased‑array collection systems. ![Colby Hobart RF Applications Engineer Amphenol Printed Circuits](https://www.amphenol-microwave.com/hubfs/Colby%20Hobart%20RF%20Applications%20Engineer%20Amphenol%20Printed%20Circuits.png) ### Colby Hobart RF Applications Engineer --- [![Amphenol Printed Circuits\_color](https://www.amphenol-microwave.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Amphenol%20Printed%20Circuits_color.png?width=303&height=79&name=Amphenol%20Printed%20Circuits_color.png)](https://www.amphenol-apc.com/)Colby Hobart has spent over 20 years supporting passive devices for defense radar front ends, with a career split between distributed element circuit and antenna design and PCB applications and manufacturing. He comes from Amphenol Printed Circuits in Nashua where he is currently the RF Applications engineer, covering radar and signal integrity circuit boards and assemblies. ![Evan Tarr Principal Electrical Engineer SV Microwave](https://www.amphenol-microwave.com/hubfs/Evan%20Tarr%20Principal%20Electrical%20Engineer%20SV%20Microwave.png) ### Evan Tarr Principal Electrical Engineer --- [![SV Microwave LOGO](https://www.amphenol-microwave.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SV%20Microwave%20LOGO.png?width=262&height=52&name=SV%20Microwave%20LOGO.png)](https://www.svmicrowave.com/)Evan has worked with passive coaxial interconnects and devices since beginning as an engineering intern at SV Microwave more than 20 years ago. Between extensive simulation experience, and hands-on lab work with VNAs and TDRs, he has supported a variety of development and troubleshooting including ultra-sensitive test and measurement equipment to Hi-Rel mil-aero and space components. ![Phil Lenk Product Manager Micro-Coax](https://www.amphenol-microwave.com/hubfs/Phil%20Lenk%20Product%20Manager%20Micro-Coax.png) ### Phil Lenk Product Manager ---  [![www.micro-coax.comwp-contentuploads202412micro-coax-amphenol-logo-01-1](https://www.amphenol-microwave.com/hs-fs/hubfs/social-suggested-images/www.micro-coax.comwp-contentuploads202412micro-coax-amphenol-logo-01-1.png?width=233&height=42&name=www.micro-coax.comwp-contentuploads202412micro-coax-amphenol-logo-01-1.png)](https://www.micro-coax.com/)Since joining Micro-Coax in 2011, Phil Lenk has built a diverse technical foundation, excelling as an Operator, Project Engineer, and Field Sales & Applications Engineer. Now serving as Product Manager, Phil leverages his deep operational insight and customer-facing leadership to drive product strategy and roadmap development. His cross-functional expertise ensures a strong connection between complex customer requirements and high-performance RF product execution.    ![David Higginson Director Sales Programs Q Microwave](https://www.amphenol-microwave.com/hubfs/David%20Higginson%20Director%20Sales%20%20Programs%20Q%20Microwave.png) ### David Higginson Director, Sales and Programs --- [![Q Microwave](https://www.amphenol-microwave.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Q%20Microwave.png?width=286&height=71&name=Q%20Microwave.png)](https://qmicrowave.com/)With nearly a decade of experience in the military RF industry I have seen my share of black magic at work. Drawing from various disciplines has aided me in becoming a more effective engineer and leader. With an Electrical Engineering background, I have worked on designs from RF Filters to Integrated Modules and now work directly with customers to guide them to optimal solutions that are repeatable, high quality and can be scaled for production. ![Matt OLeary Director of Sales & Marketing XMA Corp](https://www.amphenol-microwave.com/hubfs/Matt%20OLeary%20Director%20of%20Sales%20%26%20Marketing%20XMA%20Corp.png) ### Matt O'Leary Director of Sales & Marketing --- [![XMALogo-Red-Black](https://www.amphenol-microwave.com/hs-fs/hubfs/XMALogo-Red-Black.png?width=287&height=59&name=XMALogo-Red-Black.png)](https://xmacorp.com/)Matt O’Leary, a Mechanical Engineer by education, has built his career in technical sales within the interconnect industry since 2019, primarily with Amphenol. He currently serves as Director of Sales and Marketing for Amphenol XMA, a role he has held for the past two years, leading commercial strategy and customer engagement. His experience is focused on high-performance interconnect solutions for harsh environments, with particular emphasis on Mil-Aero, defense, and emerging quantum computing applications. ## Amphenol Microwave [Times Microwave Systems](https://timesmicrowave.com/) • [800.867.2629](tel:8008672629) [SV Microwave](https://www.svmicrowave.com/) • [561.840.1800](tel:5618401800) [Micro-Coax](https://www.micro-coax.com/) • [610.495.0110](tel:6104950110) [Q Microwave](https://qmicrowave.com/) • [619.258.7322](tel:6192587322) [XMA](https://xmacorp.com/) • [603.222.2256](tel:6032222256) [Amphenol Printed Circuits](https://www.amphenol-apc.com/) • [603.324.4500](tel:6033244500) #### About - Menu Item One - Menu Item Two - Menu Item Three #### Services - Menu Item One - Menu Item Two - Menu Item Three #### News - Menu Item One - Menu Item Two - Menu Item Three Follow us on Facebook Follow us on LinkedIn Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram