A quantitative analysis of MIMO channel performance in new generation networks: Prospects and limitations

Abstract

The objective of this article is to analyze the behavior of channels in mobile radio transmission chains and propose a solution for reducing propagation attenuation and ensuring Quality of Service (QoS) in telecommunications. As network coverage and throughput demands continue to grow, a thorough characterization of channels is essential. The primary contribution of this work is to investigate the different phases of the digital transmission chain jointly to achieve optimal reliability and QoS. Spatial and temporal representations must be considered at the same level when characterizing and modeling MIMO system channels. Accurate and realistic modeling can be achieved through transmission channel characterization in the spatial domain, which is critical in a MIMO context to improve throughput and performance compared to conventional systems. The article explores the behavior of information carriers in the propagation environment and the impact of fading, diversity, multiplexing, and multipath phenomena.

Keywords

• MIMO channel
• ZF/MMSE equalizer
• Capacity
• BPSK/BFSK modulation
• Space-time coding
• BER