Unleashing Next-Gen Innovations: Phase-Change Materials for RF and Acoustic Devices [From the Guest Editors' Desk]

In this curated RF focus issue of IEEE Microwave Magazine, we embark on an explorative journey into the dynamic and burgeoning world of phase-change material (PCM)-based RF and acoustic devices. These innovative materials have exhibited unprecedented potential in enhancing the performance, versatility, and functionality of a myriad of devices, paving the way for groundbreaking advancements in RF/microwave applications. Under the esteemed guidance and support of the IEEE Microwave Theory and Technology Society (MTT-S) Technical Committee-6 (TC-6), it is our pleasure to present to you a comprehensive collection of articles, each serving as a beacon of knowledge, highlighting the state-of-the-art developments and vast potential encapsulated within PCM-based technologies.