Keysight Technologies will present a broad portfolio of RF, microwave, and emerging technology demonstrations during IMS 2026, taking place June 9–11 in Boston. At Booth 19035, the company plans to highlight technologies designed to accelerate RF design cycles, emulate real-world environments, and validate increasingly complex wireless systems as industries move toward next-generation communications, satellite connectivity, advanced radar, and quantum applications.
The demonstrations are organized into three core themes: advanced RF design simulation, RF environment emulation, and system validation capabilities.
Simulate Advanced RF Designs
- Connect RF Designs With AI: Keysight will demonstrate AI-enabled RF design workflows aimed at improving development efficiency through automation and intelligent optimization. The showcase includes AI-assisted matching network design, filter synthesis, and Python-driven automation capabilities that help engineers accelerate RF development while integrating machine learning tools into traditional design processes.
- Optimize GaN MMIC Workflows: This demonstration focuses on improving gallium nitride (GaN) monolithic microwave integrated circuit development by combining schematic design, layout implementation, and circuit-electromagnetic optimization within a unified workflow. The approach is intended to streamline design transitions while maintaining performance consistency from chip development through packaging stages.
- Innovate A/D Beamforming: Keysight will present a phased-array digital twin platform capable of modeling signal behavior from initial excitation to multi-beam operation. The system integrates RF measurements, electromagnetic modeling, and instrument-grade intellectual property to help validate beamforming performance and spectral behavior in advanced antenna architectures.
- Accelerate Quantum Design: The company will also demonstrate a design environment that combines quantum circuit simulation, electromagnetic analysis, and system-level modeling. The platform is intended to support superconducting qubit development while reducing validation complexity and cryogenic testing requirements.
Emulate Real-World RF Environments
- From Component to System: Complete VNA Measurement Solutions: Keysight will showcase vector network analyzer solutions ranging from portable instruments to larger production-scale platforms. The demonstration highlights characterization capabilities for active and passive RF devices across laboratory research, manufacturing, and field deployment applications.
- Unlock Sub-THz Device Characterization up to 250 GHz: The company will demonstrate sub-terahertz measurement capabilities supporting frequencies up to 250 GHz. The technology is designed to support characterization requirements for AI infrastructure, broadband communications systems, and emerging high-frequency device development.
Validate Complex RF Systems
- High-Fidelity Signal Generation: Keysight plans to demonstrate a new 90 GHz extension capability for its AP5031A signal generator platform. The solution targets applications including 5G, 6G, radar systems, beamforming validation, antenna array testing, and non-terrestrial network development.
- GNSS / PNT Resilience Testing: The company will present its positioning, navigation, and timing resilience testing environment designed to evaluate GNSS performance under challenging operational conditions. The platform incorporates RF propagation modeling, terrain simulation, and navigation threat emulation to assess system robustness.
- Elevate OTA Calibration Accuracy for Advanced Array Architectures: This demonstration focuses on phased-array antenna validation using compact antenna test range technology. Engineers can evaluate parameters such as gain calibration, effective isotropic radiated power (EIRP), error vector magnitude (EVM), radiation patterns, and other critical performance indicators.
- Reveal High-Accuracy Sub-THz Materials Performance: Keysight will also demonstrate material characterization capabilities using a compact USB vector network analyzer platform. The system supports low-loss material analysis through high-density frequency measurements and repeatable testing processes.
In addition to the demonstrations, Keysight experts are expected to contribute technical presentations covering topics including AI-driven RF workflows, phased-array measurement techniques, machine learning applications in circuit development, and quantum technologies. Through its presence at IMS 2026, the company aims to showcase technologies supporting the evolving demands of wireless communications, aerospace systems, radar development, and next-generation connectivity.
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