Analysis of 802.15.4 Superframe Structure and Throughput

This document is a technical report that analyzes the 802.15.4 Superframe structure and its effect on throughput. It describes how a coordinator in a Personal Area Network (PAN) can utilize a Superframe structure, which consists of an active and inactive portion, to manage channel time. The report outlines the relationship between the Beacon Order (BO) and Superframe Order (SO), detailing how these parameters influence the active and inactive periods of the Superframe. Theoretical analysis is provided, demonstrating how variations in BO and SO affect throughput. The report includes a network setup procedure using NetSim software, detailing steps to configure a network scenario with wireless sensors and a WSN sink. It also presents simulation results that compare throughput values across different Superframe Orders, illustrating the relationship between theoretical expectations and practical outcomes. The findings indicate that throughput is significantly impacted by the configuration of the Superframe, emphasizing the importance of proper parameter selection.