Combination of the Three Types of Diversity to Design High-Capacity Compact MIMO Terminals

Author

Pablo-Gonzalez, M. Luz ; Sanchez-Fernandez, Matilde ; Rajo-Iglesias, Eva

Author_Institution

Signal Theor. & Commun. Dept., Univ. Carlos III of Madrid, Leganés, Spain

Volume

13

fYear

2014

fDate

2014

Firstpage

1309

Lastpage

1312

Abstract

Multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) schemes designed to increase channel capacity face strong limitations when a large number of antennas must be deployed in a terminal due to size constrains. This letter discusses how the different combinations of the three types of diversities-namely spatial, radiation pattern, and polarization diversity-can be used to get an improved capacity in compact terminals. The study compares realistic combinations that overcome the need for a large number of radiating elements in the user terminal.

Keywords

MIMO communication; antenna arrays; channel capacity; diversity reception; antennas; channel capacity; high-capacity compact MIMO terminal design; multiple-input-multiple-output schemes; pattern diversity; polarization diversity; radiating elements; radiation diversity; spatial diversity; Antenna radiation patterns; Diversity reception; MIMO; Receiving antennas; Transmitting antennas; Compact terminal; diversity; multiple-input–multiple-output (MIMO);

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

1536-1225

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/LAWP.2014.2336174

Filename

6848790