Table 1 Unique features of simulation tools in different categories
From: Modeling and simulation of networked low-power embedded systems: a taxonomy
Simulators | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
Network simulators | Network modeling | Simple power profile |
with node models | Radio medium | Simple timing profiles |
| Â | Scalability | Â |
Network simulators with node emulators | Network modeling | Scalability |
| Â | Detailed power profile | Â |
| Â | Detailed timing profiles | Â |
Node system simulator with network models | Network modeling | Moderate timing accuracy |
| Â | Radio medium | Moderate power accuracy |
| Â | Scalability | Â |
Node emulators with network models | High timing accuracy | Simple network modeling |
| Â | High energy accuracy | Simple radio medium |
| Â | Â | Scalability |