Conference Proceedings
Antenna effects on the capacity of MIMO communications systems in Rayleigh channels
E Skafidas, RJ Evans
2004 IEEE 15TH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON PERSONAL, INDOOR AND MOBILE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS, VOLS 1-4, PROCEEDINGS | IEEE | Published : 2004
Abstract
Multiple Input and Multiple Output (MIMO) is a new technology that promises to significantly increase the capacity of wireless communication systems. MIMO technology increases capacity by exploiting the multi path channel. Unfortunately results presented in the literature [1], [2] neglect antenna effects. This paper investigates the effect that parameters such as number, spacing, coupling and far field antenna patterns of antennas have on the capacity of MIMO systems in Rayleigh channels.