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Thomas J. Russell is a microwave designer and longtime member of the IEEE who specialized in directional couplers. He founded KRYTAR in 1975 to pursue his engineering endeavors, pioneering microwave and broadband technology. In August 2006, Microwaves & RF magazine recognized Russell as a Microwave Legend.

Russell developed one of the first proprietary computer-aided-engineering (CAE) tools for designing microwave couplers. He used this tool to develop many of the company's products. KRYTAR's product line includes directional couplers, directional detectors, 3 dB hybrids, MLDD power dividers/combiners, detectors, terminations, coaxial adapters and a power meter with the products covering DC to 67.0 GHz frequency range. He holds a number of patents and has published his research.

His management style "was based on the trust and respect of his employees and in placing value on their opinions". In 200X, Russell retired with Nancy Russell remaining as the Chairman and CEO of KRYTAR. The company remains privately owned.