IWTU7: A practical overview of antenna characterization and simulation with an eye on AI

Presentation Abstract
Communications systems such as 5G, 6G, and Satcom as well as radar applications consistently rely on phased array systems. The growing complexity of the antenna array has a key impact on the system performance and overall cost. In this workshop, we cover best practices for accurate antenna characterization in the near and far field. Once the array is characterized, we will show how to use measurements to optimize and tune algorithms for calibration and correction in conjunction with beamforming architectures. We will demonstrate the use of AI techniques applied to antenna measurements to speed up the characterization and verification process.