Simulation of MIMO Wireless Communication Systems over Rayleigh Channels

Resource Overview

MATLAB-based simulation of MIMO wireless communication systems over Rayleigh fading channels, covering system evolution from basic SISO (Single-Input Single-Output), SIDO (Single-Input Double-Output), SIMO (Single-Input Multiple-Output) to MIMO systems with Vertical-Bell Labs Layered Space-Time (V-BLAST) coding, including BER simulation curves for performance analysis.

Detailed Documentation

This paper demonstrates how to simulate MIMO wireless communication systems over Rayleigh fading channels using MATLAB. The simulation begins with the fundamental Single-Input Single-Output (SISO) system configuration, progressively advancing through Single-Input Double-Output (SIDO), Single-Input Multiple-Output (SIMO), and culminating with MIMO systems implementing Vertical-Bell Labs Layered Space-Time (V-BLAST) coding techniques. We generate Bit Error Rate (BER) simulation curves for each system configuration to analyze performance evolution. The implementation involves creating Rayleigh channel models using MATLAB's communication toolbox functions, designing spatial multiplexing algorithms for V-BLAST, and employing Monte Carlo simulation methods for BER calculation. Additionally, we explore system optimization strategies and provide practical recommendations for applying these simulation results to real-world wireless communication system designs.