Cut-off rate of multiple antenna systems over frequency-flat, fast fading channels

Abstract

For multilevel-coded modulation, the cut-off rate of multiple antenna systems over frequency-flat, fast fading channels is derived. Following Wozencraft's approach, a closed-form expression for the cut-off rate is obtained as a function of energy ratio per dimension It is shown that the maximum value of cut-off rate increases linearly with the number of transmit antennas.