PRESENTED BY: SWARNJEET KAUR 11092011 M.

TECH-ECE 2nd semester

Definition

A smart antenna system combines multiple antenna elements with a signal processing capability to optimize its radiation and reception pattern automatically in response to the signal environment.

SIGNAL PROPAGATION
Multipath- a condition where the transmitted radio signal is reflected by physical features/structures, creating multiple signal paths between the base station and the user terminal.

Two out-of-phase Multipath Signals

 Cochannel Interference- occurs when the same carrier frequency reaches the same receiver from two separate transmitters.

TYPES OF SMART ANTENNA SYSTEM

Switched Beam System Adaptive Array System

Switched Beam system

an antenna array which radiates several overlapping fixed beams covering a designated angular area subdivides the sector into many narrow beams do not have a uniform gain but compared to conventional antennas have increased gain in preferred directions.
employs

BLOCK DIAGRAM OF SWITCHED BEAM SYSTEM

ADAPTIVE ARRAY SYSTEM

uses antenna arrays but it is controlled by signal processing The adaptive array systems are really intelligent in the true sense and can actually be referred to as smart antennas. The smartness in these systems comes from the intelligent digital processor that is incorporated in the system.

BASIC WORKING MECHANISM

COMPARISION
SWITCHED BEAM SYSTEM Complexity is less ADAPTIVE ARRAY SYSTEM More Complex

Requires simple algorithms for Requires Complex Algorithms beam selection Integration into existing cellular system is easy & cheap Provides better coverage than conventional cellular system Requires moderate interaction Up gradation is difficult and expensive Provides better coverage and increased capacity Requires high Interaction as continuous steering is needed

BENEFITS OF SMART ANTENNA

Co channel Interference Reduction in Transmitted Power Mitigation in Multipath Effects Compatibility Better Range/Coverage Increased Capacity Multipath rejection Reduced Expense

Reduction in

Applications
Wireless Networks Car to Car Communications Satellite Communication Mobile Communication

CONCLUSION
The purpose of a smart antenna system is to improve the signal quality of the communication system through more focused transmission of signals while enhancing capacity of the channel.