Error performance of QAM schemes for SIMO and MIMO networks

In this paper, we analyze the average symbol error rate (ASER) of single-input multiple-output (SIMO) networks for rectangular quadrature amplitude modulation (RQAM) and cross-QAM (XQAM) subject to Rayleigh fading. Then, we investigate the performance of RQAM for a SIMO system under κ-μ fading conditions. And also, we consider a multiple-input multiple-output with single transmit antenna selection and maximal ratio combining over Rayleigh fading environments. To analyze the key parameters on the network performances, we propose the analytical expressions of ASER for the considered networks. Assuming flat fading, the obtained exact and approximate expressions for ASER based on the probability density function approach. Furthermore, we present asymptotic expressions of RQAM and XQAM schemes for a SIMO system over Rayleigh fading at the high signal to noise ratio to evaluate the network performance in terms of diversity gain. Finally, simulations are ensured to confirm the correctness of our frameworks in this study.