The Rician K-factor is a measure used in wireless communications to quantify the ratio of the power of the line-of-sight component to the power of the scattered components in a Rician fading channel. A higher K-factor indicates a stronger line-of-sight signal compared to the scattered signals, impacting the performance and design of wireless systems.

Rician K-factor

Wireless communications enable the transmission of information over distances without the use of physical connectors, relying on electromagnetic waves to carry signals. This technology underpins modern telecommunications, allowing for mobile connectivity, satellite communication, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

wireless communications

line-of-sight component

scattered components

Rician fading channel

higher K-factor

stronger line-of-sight signal

scattered signals

Performance of wireless systems

design of wireless systems

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