Experimental and Machine Learning Validation of a Modified 2.6 GHz Single-Element Switched-Beam Antenna for 5G sub-6 GHz Applications
This paper presents the design, machine learning-assisted optimization, and experimental validation of a 2.6 GHz single-element switched-beam antenna that utilizes a Random Forest algorithm to accurately predict beam direction and reflection coefficient, enabling reliable eight-direction beam switching for 5G sub-6 GHz applications.