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Antenna effects on the capacity of MIMO communications systems in Rayleigh channelsANTENNA EFFECTS ON THE CAPACITY OF MIMO COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS IN RAYLEIGH CHANNELS
E. Skatidas' and R.J. Evans'
'Bandspeed Inc, Suite 2199,7000 W. William Cannon DN, Austin TX 78735, e.skafidas@bandspeed.com 'Dept of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Melbourne, Parkville Victoria, 3052. r.evans@ee.mu.oz.au Australia

Abstract
Multiple Input and Multiple Output (MIMO) is a new technology that promises to significantly increase the capacity of wireless communication systems. MlMO technology increases capacity by exploiting the multi path channel. Unfortunately results presented in the literature [1,2] neglect antenna effects. This paper investigates the effect that parameters such as number, spacing, coupling and far field antenna patterns of antennas have on the capacity