Effects of Regular and Aperiodic Array Layout in Multi-User MIMO Applications
Paper in proceeding, 2017
In MIMO applications, antenna arrays adopt a uniform regular lattice. However, in phased array applications, it is a well-known fact that aperiodic or irregular arrays can offer several advantages. In this paper, we present initial investigations on the effects of regular and aperiodic layouts in Multi-User MIMO applications. We aim at explaining and providing an intuitive understanding on why aperiodic arrays are superior to regular ones. Additional results and quantification of the advantages will be presented in an upcoming journal publication.
MU-MIMO
massive arrays
aperiodic array
Author
Carlo Bencivenni
Chalmers, Signals and Systems, Communication, Antennas and Optical Networks
Andres Alayon Glazunov
Chalmers, Signals and Systems, Communication, Antennas and Optical Networks
Rob Maaskant
Chalmers, Signals and Systems, Communication, Antennas and Optical Networks
Marianna Ivashina
Chalmers, Signals and Systems, Communication, Antennas and Optical Networks
IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium
1522-3965 (ISSN)
Vol. 2017-January 1877-1878978-1-5386-3284-0 (ISBN)
International Symposium of IEEE-Antennas-and-Propagation-Society / USNC/URSI National Radio Science Meeting
San Diego, USA,
San Diego, USA,
Subject Categories
Telecommunications
Signal Processing
Discrete Mathematics
DOI
10.1109/APUSNCURSINRSM.2017.8072981