diff --git a/synapse/simulator/nodes/electrical_broadband.py b/synapse/simulator/nodes/electrical_broadband.py
index 2938a5f..8226cd9 100644
--- a/synapse/simulator/nodes/electrical_broadband.py
+++ b/synapse/simulator/nodes/electrical_broadband.py
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+import asyncio
 import random
 import time
 
@@ -57,4 +58,4 @@ async def run(self):
 
             t0 = now
 
-            time.sleep(0.100)
+            await asyncio.sleep(0.100)