Single input multiple output techniques for Hiperlan/ 2

In this paper, the use of adaptive antennas for Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) is studied. More in concrete the paper is devoted to possible standard-jiendly techniques for Hiperlan/2 (HL/2). First, the performance of the Sample Matrix Inversion (SMI) algorithm is tested, together with the classical Maximum Ratio Combining (MRC) technique. Second, the paper redesigns the known Matched Desired Impulse Response (MDIR) algorithm for multi-carrier transmission and studies its performance. The downlink transmission of a Single Input Multiple Output (SIMO) system is considered.