Table 4 Comparison between the proposed work and the IEEE.802.15.4
Project | Algorithm | |
|---|---|---|
IEEE-802.15.4 | The proposed method | |
MAC access mechanism | Slotted/unslotted CSMA/CA | Hybrid use of CSMA/CA and TDMA |
Complexity of the algorithm | Medium | Medium |
Power consumption | High | Low |
Battery life | Years | More than 802.15.4 |
Packet loss | High | Low |
Set of priority | No priority | Priority scheme |
Data rate | 250 Kbps | 250 Kbps |
Frame length | Fixed | Dynamic |