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Random coding exponent for MIMO channels

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Abstract

We derive Gallager's random coding error exponent for multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) channels, assuming no channel-state information (CSI) at the transmitter and perfect CSI at the receiver. This measure gives insight into a fundamental tradeoff between the communication reliability and information rate of MIMO channels, enabling to determine the required codeword length to achieve a prescribed error probability at a given rate below the channel capacity. We quantify the effects of the number of antennas, channel coherence time, and spatial fading correlation on the MIMO exponent. In addition, the general formulae for the ergodic capacity and the cutoff rate in the presence of spatial correlation are deduced from the exponent expressions. These formulae are applicable to arbitrary structures of transmit and receive correlation, encompassing all the previously known results as special cases of our expressions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2008 IEEE 67th Vehicular Technology Conference-Spring, VTC
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages559-563
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)9781424416455
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Event67th IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference, VTC 2008-Spring - Marina Bay, Singapore
Duration: 11 May 200814 May 2008

Publication series

NameIEEE Vehicular Technology Conference
ISSN (Print)1550-2252

Conference

Conference67th IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference, VTC 2008-Spring
Country/TerritorySingapore
CityMarina Bay
Period11/05/0814/05/08

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