A generalized solution for diversity combining techniques in fading channels

• Published in: IEEE transactions on microwave theory and techniques Vol. 50; no. 1; pp. 46 - 50
• Main Authors: da Silva, C.R.C.M., Yacoub, M.D.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York IEEE 01-01-2002; The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
• Subjects: Channel estimation; Channels; Degradation; Diversity reception; Fading; Formulations; Gain; Microwaves; Nakagami distribution; Performance gain; Probability density function; Signal to noise ratio; Sliding mode control
• ISSN: 0018-9480; 1557-9670
• DOI: 10.1109/22.981244

This paper develops an exact and general formulation in order to investigate the performance of equal gain, selection/equal gain, and selection/maximal ratio combining techniques. The performance is examined in terms of both the reliability and mean signal-to-noise ratio at the combiner output. Although the solution presented here considers the Nakagami fading environment, the formulation is general and can be easily applied to any other fading channel.