Access technologies: multiple access, multiple users, multiple distributed antenna systems

Björn Ottersten, Principal Investigator

Source of Funding: VINNOVA

Time Period: July 2008 - June 2011

Volume: 1.3 MSEK per year (for Swedish partners)

Abstract:

MIMO technology has a great potential for future wireless communications in achieving high throughput and reliable transmission to multiple users utilizing limited frequency spectrum resources. The efficient use of MIMO techniques in mobile communication systems places new demands on the modeling and design of antennas and transceiver schemes. Placing multiple antennas on the user terminal while maintaining good performance is challenging. We will take a holistic approach, addressing the MIMO antenna system as well as the transmission and reception techniques combined. By modeling, designing and optimizing the antenna system jointly with the communication system, new insights and solutions will be found. Demonstration of switchable multi-mode smart antenna system allowing mode adaptation for different environments will be designed, constructed and tested. This testbed will allow the demonstration of proof-of-concept and key technologies developed in the project. This project will contribute to the development of MIMO technology for future mobile communication systems.

 

Partners:

Lund University

Beihang University(BUAA)

Tsinghua University

Huazhong University of Science and Technology