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Data Communication Characteristics 1

Data communication involves the exchange of data between devices through various transmission mediums, characterized by delivery, accuracy, timeliness, jitter, and more. Key elements include communication modes (simplex, half-duplex, full-duplex), protocols for data exchange, synchronization between sender and receiver, and considerations for bandwidth, scalability, security, and reliability. These characteristics are essential for ensuring effective and efficient data transmission, especially in real-time applications.

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Data Communication Characteristics 1

Data communication involves the exchange of data between devices through various transmission mediums, characterized by delivery, accuracy, timeliness, jitter, and more. Key elements include communication modes (simplex, half-duplex, full-duplex), protocols for data exchange, synchronization between sender and receiver, and considerations for bandwidth, scalability, security, and reliability. These characteristics are essential for ensuring effective and efficient data transmission, especially in real-time applications.

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Data Communication Characteristics

Data communication refers to the exchange of data between two or more devices via a transmission
medium (e.g., cables, wireless signals). Key characteristics of data communication include:

1. Delivery
• Ensures that data is delivered to the correct destination device.
• The communication system must be designed to identify and reach the intended recipient.

2. Accuracy
• The data must be transmitted without error and arrive unaltered.
• Error detection and correction mechanisms ensure accuracy.

3. Timeliness
• Data must be delivered within an acceptable time frame, particularly for real-time
applications like video conferencing or online gaming.
• Timely delivery is crucial for applications where delays can degrade performance.

4. Jitter
• Refers to the variation in the time taken by the packets to arrive at their destination.
• Minimal jitter is critical for real-time data transmission, such as voice over IP (VoIP).

5. Transmission Medium
• Data communication relies on physical or wireless channels (e.g., copper cables, fiber
optics, radio waves) to transmit signals between devices.

6. Communication Modes
• Communication can occur in one of the following modes:
• Simplex: Data flows in one direction only.
• Half-Duplex: Data flows in both directions, but one direction at a time.
• Full-Duplex: Data flows in both directions simultaneously.

7. Protocol
• A set of rules that govern data exchange between devices. Protocols ensure compatibility
and reliable communication (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP).

8. Synchronization
• Sender and receiver must synchronize their clocks or data formats to ensure proper
interpretation of the transmitted signals.

9. Bandwidth
• The maximum rate at which data can be transmitted over a communication channel. Higher
bandwidth generally leads to better performance.
10. Scalability
• The ability of the communication system to accommodate more devices or increased data
flow without significant degradation in performance.

11. Security
• Data communication systems often incorporate encryption and authentication mechanisms
to protect transmitted data from unauthorized access or tampering.

12. Reliability
• Ensures consistent performance and resilience to failures, such as packet loss or system
downtime.

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