Case Study: Leading technology company achieves first-pass MEMS switch success and 65% shorter design cycles with Keysight’s PathWave ADS and VNA

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

Leading Technology Company, a MEMS RF switch manufacturer that achieved a 99% reduction in size, weight, power, and cost and insertion loss under 0.2 dB at 6 GHz, needed to validate and demonstrate that performance across integrated design, test, and measurement workflows. To overcome 3D EM simulation and PCB de-embedding challenges, the company engaged Keysight, using PathWave Advanced Design System (ADS), PathWave EM Design (EMPro and RFPro) and a Keysight vector network analyzer (VNA) with automatic fixture removal.

Keysight implemented an automated, end-to-end workflow—combining PathWave ADS, EMPro/RFPro, the VNA and Keysight technical support—to streamline layout, 3D EM simulation and de-embedding. The solution delivered first-pass MEMS switch design success, close correlation between simulation and measured data, and a 65% reduction in design cycle time, enabling the Leading Technology Company to exceed performance expectations and accelerate time-to-market.