Abstract
Large-scale MIMO (multiple-input multiple-output) systems with numerous low-power antennas can provide better performance in terms of spectrum efficiency, power saving and link reliability than conventional MIMO. For large-scale MIMO, there are several technical issues that need to be practically addressed (e.g., pilot pattern design and low-power transmission design) and theoretically addressed (e.g., capacity bound, channel estimation, and power allocation strategies). In this paper, we analyze the sum rate upper bound of large-scale MIMO, investigate its key technologies including channel estimation, downlink precoding, and uplink detection. We also present some perspectives concerning new channel modeling approaches, advanced user scheduling algorithms, etc.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 412-419 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of Computer Science and Technology |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - May 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- channel estimation
- downlink precoding
- large-scale multiple-input multiple-output
- uplink detection