Chapter 12
Antennas
Learning Objectives
After studying this chapter, you should be able to:
Summarize the various approaches to compensating for errors and distortions introduced by multipath fading and other wireless channel impairments
Understand the principle of operation of a parabolic antenna
Explain antenna gain
Discuss the principles of MIMO antennas
Contrast single-user and multiple-user MIMO
Make a presentation on the concept of beamforming
Explain the key characteristics of active antennas
Understand the distinguishing characteristics of massive MIMO
This chapter provides a survey of antenna technology. To begin, Section 12.1 provides an overview of the various approaches used to compensate for impairments. The remainder of the chapter ...
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