Low-Complex Synchronization Method for Intra-Body Links in the Terahertz Band

Authors: Jorge Torres Gómez, Jennifer Simonjan, Falko Dressler
Journal: IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications
Volume: 42
Number: 8
Pages: 1967–1977
Month: August
Year: 2024
DOI: 10.1109/JSAC.2024.3399255
ISSN: 0733-8716
Publisher: IEEE

Abstract

This paper presents a low-complexity synchronization method specifically designed for intra-body communications operating at terahertz frequencies. The proposed method minimizes the synchronization errors by using adaptive algorithms that adjust to varying channel conditions. Results from simulations demonstrate significant improvements in performance over conventional methods.

Key Contributions

• Development of a novel synchronization algorithm tailored for terahertz intra-body links.
• Implementation of adaptive techniques to enhance synchronization accuracy.
• Evaluation of performance through extensive simulation results demonstrating the feasibility of the proposed method in practical applications.

Conclusion

The findings suggest that the proposed low-complexity synchronization method may enable more reliable intra-body communication systems, laying the groundwork for future advancements in biomedical applications.