Research on MIMO System Channel Estimation Algorithms: Introduction of MMSE Algorithm

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This study investigates channel estimation algorithms for MIMO systems by introducing the MMSE algorithm and conducting joint simulations with the LS algorithm for performance comparison, including implementation details for MATLAB-based evaluation.

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In this article, we investigate channel estimation algorithms for MIMO systems and introduce the Minimum Mean Square Error (MMSE) algorithm. We conduct joint simulations comparing the MMSE algorithm with the Least Squares (LS) algorithm, analyzing their relative performance through key metrics like Mean Square Error (MSE) and Bit Error Rate (BER). The implementation involves generating MIMO channel matrices using Rayleigh fading models, where the MMSE approach incorporates statistical channel knowledge through covariance matrices while LS employs simple pseudo-inverse operations. Through this comparative analysis using MATLAB simulations with QAM modulation, we gain deeper insights into the trade-offs between computational complexity and estimation accuracy, helping determine optimal algorithm selection for different scenarios.