Capacity Analysis of Full Rate Linear Dispersion Codes

Abstract

In this paper, we have studied capacity of linear dispersion codes in frequency-flat Rayleigh fading environments. An exact analytical formula of the ergodic capacity was derived for the full-rate linear dispersion code. The ergodic capacity was given in terms of signal-to-noise ratio and multiple antenna dimension. The exact analytical expression is verified by simulation results. This study will be of benefit to the design and study of linear dispersion code.