How to use a microstrip antenna in MIMO

[rhussain87]

Hello all,

I have designed a Microstrip Sierpinsk Carpet antenna and need some idea for how i can use it in MIMO?

Any ideas please!!!

 

[MacGyverS2000]

How are we supposed to tell you how to use something of your own design for an application we know nothing about?


Dan - Owner

http://www.Hi-TecDesigns.com

 

[rhussain87]

MIMO(Multiple Input Multiple Output) is a space diversity technique used to to increase the signal strength. This technique is widely used in 3G and WiMAX, and is going to be the technology for future communications.

I hope you know something about microstrip patch antennas, and the sierpinski carpet design. It greatly reduces the size of the antennas compared to what is currently used in WiMAX.

I need an idea for what to do to make it work in MIMO!!!

 

[MacGyverS2000]

I understand what MIMO is, as well as microstrip antenna design, but you are still not asking a well-defined question. MIMO uses multiple antennas at both ends, but antenna type is not important. What specific issues are you having with the antennas in your application?

Dan - Owner

http://www.Hi-TecDesigns.com

 

[Higgler]

Doesn't diversity require something to be diverse?

i.e. diverse in quantity of antennas more than one, or polarization and pattern control diversity on your one antenna?

Isn't M for multiple in MIMO?

Maybe make a second antenna, hook up a second receiver or switch to add diversity.

kch

 

[servant74]

MIMO - Linksys and other sell WIFI routers and wifi network adapters that are MIMO enabled. They usually have 3 antenna that are spatially separated by a wavelength or more. I don't know if the pattern matters. What little I know about them is that they work better in an area where there are signal reflections.