The performance of a MIMO 4×4 transmission solution applied to 4th generation LTE FDD technology are evaluated inside a reverberation chamber (RC) to quantify its benefit against the LTE typical MIMO 2×2 transmission scheme, in different environment conditions. The implementation of MIMO 4×4 in live networks requires the connection of two additional cables between base station transmitters and antennas, and operators face additional costs. Throughput and modulation code scheme allocation are analyzed as a function of the signal to interference-plus-noise ratio (SINR), for both indoor and outdoor environments. Experimental results in a live network are compared to those obtained in the RC of our laboratory. Results highlight that MIMO 4×4 is convenient for SINR greater than 10–15 dB. These results can help mobile network operators to evaluate if the expected benefit justifies the additional costs in an operating actual network.
Titolo: | MIMO 4 × 4 vs. MIMO 2 × 2 performance assessment of a real life LTE base station in a reverberation chamber |
Autori: | MARIANI PRIMIANI, Valter (Ultimo) [Writing – Review & Editing] |
Data di pubblicazione: | 2021 |
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Abstract: | The performance of a MIMO 4×4 transmission solution applied to 4th generation LTE FDD technology are evaluated inside a reverberation chamber (RC) to quantify its benefit against the LTE typical MIMO 2×2 transmission scheme, in different environment conditions. The implementation of MIMO 4×4 in live networks requires the connection of two additional cables between base station transmitters and antennas, and operators face additional costs. Throughput and modulation code scheme allocation are analyzed as a function of the signal to interference-plus-noise ratio (SINR), for both indoor and outdoor environments. Experimental results in a live network are compared to those obtained in the RC of our laboratory. Results highlight that MIMO 4×4 is convenient for SINR greater than 10–15 dB. These results can help mobile network operators to evaluate if the expected benefit justifies the additional costs in an operating actual network. |
Handle: | http://hdl.handle.net/11566/289300 |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 1.1 Articolo in rivista |