MIMO Performance of the Next Generation DVB-T

This paper analyses the performance of a DTT (digital terrestrial television) broadcasting system that includes MIMO-OFDM techniques. The benefits of these techniques are studied comparing the results for different MIMO 2 x 2 (multiple input multiple output), MISO 2 x 1 (multiple input single output) and SISO (single input single output) system configurations. Different propagation channel models and configurations are considered for each diversity scheme. This study has been carried out in the context of development of the next generation DVB-T, called DVB-T2.