Power Consumption Analysis of a Fractional Approach to BANs Time Synchronization

The paper analyzes the performance in terms of power saving of a novel very simple time synchronization algorithm mainly thought for Body Area Networks (BANs). The core of the approach is a fractional-timer concept, borrowed from the Phase-Locked Loops (PLL) theory, and a heuristic routine managing the on/off switching of the radio section of the device.