Case Study: RF Switch Manufacturer achieves 65% faster design cycle and first-pass MEMS switch success with Keysight

Automating Intelligence Enables Switch-Maker’s First-to-Market Innovation

RF Switch Manufacturer, a developer of next‑generation MEMS RF switches that achieved a 99% reduction in size/weight/power/cost and insertion loss under 0.2 dB at 6 GHz, faced the challenge of proving design, test, and measurement accuracy for its novel materials and PCB integration. To validate prototypes and overcome 3D EM meshing and de‑embedding issues, the company engaged Keysight and its Automating Intelligence approach using PathWave ADS, PathWave EM Design (EMPro and RFPro), and a Keysight vector network analyzer with automatic fixture removal.

Keysight delivered an integrated workflow—PathWave ADS coupled with EMPro/RFPro, automated VNA de‑embedding, and expert services—so the RF Switch Manufacturer could run precise 3D simulations, de‑embed measurements, and iterate layouts quickly. The solution produced first‑pass MEMS switch design success, close correlation between simulation and measured data, and a 65% reduction in design cycle time, enabling faster time‑to‑market and performance that exceeded customer expectations.