DCN Unit I
DCN Unit I
2. Half Duplex
In half duplex both the stations can transmit as well as receive but not at the same time.
When one device is sending other can only receive and vice-versa (as shown in figure
above.)
o Example: A walkie-talkie.
The half-duplex mode is used in cases where there is no need for communication in both directions at
the same time; the entire capacity of the channel can be utilized for each direction.
3. Full Duplex
In Full duplex mode, both stations can transmit and receive at the same time.
Example: mobile phones
One common example of full-duplex communication is the telephone network.
When two people are communicating by a telephone line, both can talk and listen at the same time.
The full-duplex mode is used when communication in both directions is required all the time. The
capacity of the channel, however, must be divided between the two directions.