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WiLink8.0 supports two-antenna diversity on the 5-GHz band, using an external double pole, double throw (DPDT) switch. This switch can be found on TI MOD1837.
The WiLink8.0 algorithm studies and analyzes the best signal path considering the reasons mentioned earlier, choosing the better of the two paths for transmitting and/or receiving an RF signal to maximize the likelihood that a packet will be correctly received, and increase throughput. The decision mechanism is based on RSSI level. 5-GHz antenna diversity is mostly relevant for the following use-cases:
Figure 3. 5-GHz Antenna Diversity