selection combining

Maximum ratio combining (MRC) — receive diversity that maximizes SNR

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MRC weights each diversity branch by its channel gain to maximize post-combiner SNR — formula, intuition, and comparison to selection combining.

Selection combining — pick the strongest receive branch

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MIMO & Diversity (same on every page in this path) 1. Diversity vs multiplexing → 2. SIMO models → 3. Selection combining (you are here) → 4. MRC → 5. MIMO overview Tools: Diversity & multiplexing demo Lesson 5 of 6. After SIMO models, selection combining is the intuitive baseline. Finish with maximum-ratio combining, which … Read more

SIMO receive-diversity channel models — from one transmit antenna to several receivers

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MIMO & Diversity (same on every page in this path) 1. Diversity vs multiplexing → 2. SIMO models (you are here) → 3. Selection combining → 4. MRC → 5. MIMO overview Tools: Diversity & multiplexing demo Lesson 4 of 6. Fading is random — multiple receive antennas give you options. Next: the simplest combiner, … Read more