TRANSMISSION MODES Information Technology

BLENDIE V. QUIBAN, JR.

TRANSMISSION MODES IN
COMPUTER NETWORKS
Transmission mode, also known as a communication mode, is the transfer of data
between two devices via a communication channel that includes an optical
fiber, wireless channels, copper wires, and other storage media.
Data is transmitted between two devices in the form of electromagnetic waves.
There are numerous data transmission methods in which the message is delivered
in the form of a sequence of pulses utilizing digital modulation.
The data transmission method was initially used in modems in a computer
networking system in the1940s, then in LANs, WANs, repeaters, and other
networking systems. Based on the direction of exchange of information.
The transmission mode is classified into three types : simplex, half duplex,
and full duplex.
WHAT ARE TRANSMISSION MODES
IN COMPUTER NETWORKS?
The Data Transmission mode specifies the direction of information flow between
two communication devices via a communication channel that includes an optical
fiber, wireless channels, copper wires, and other storage media . It is also known
as Data Communication Mode. The transmission mode is sometimes referred to as
a directional mode because each communication channel is coupled with a direction
provided by the transmission media.
The Physical Layer in the Open System Interconnection (OSI) Layer Model is
dedicated to data transmission in the network. It primarily determines the direction
in which the data must travel to reach the receiving system or node. Data is
transmitted between the devices via the communication channel that includes
an optical fiber, copper wires, wireless channels , and other storage media .
TYPES OF TRANSMISSION
MODE
The term transmission mode refers to the transmission of information
between two communication devices via an interaction channel that
indicates the direction of information flow between the devices. There
are three primary types of transmission modes based on the direction of the
exchange of information. The first is simplex, followed by half duplex, and
finally full duplex.
SIMPLEX MODE
The Simplex transmission mode is used in computing networks when there
is a single or one-way flow of information from sender to receiver. In this
mode of transmission, communication occurs only in one direction, i.e., the
circuit is configured so that it is either transmit only or receive only. Simplex
mode is just like a one-way road in which the traffic travels only in one
direction, which means no vehicle from the opposite direction is allowed to
drive through.
Simplex transmission mode is not very popular as mainly communications
require two-way data exchange . The simplex mode is used in business as in sales that
do not require a corresponding reply.

Examples
1. A basic example of simplex transmission mode is communication between
a computer and a keyboard. The keyboard can only accept data from the user, and
the monitor can only display data on the screen.
2. The radio station is a simplex channel since it transmits the signal but never
permits listeners to transmit it back.
Advantages
The station can broadcast more data at once when operating in simplex
mode since it can use the complete bandwidth of the communication channel.
In a simplex mode of transmission, radio stations can use the complete
bandwidth of the communicating channel to send all data in one shot with no
data loss.

Disadvantages
The simplex transmission mode is primarily utilized in corporate
environments where rapid response is not necessary because communications
primarily involve two-way data exchange .
Since device communication is unidirectional in simplex mode, there is
no intercommunication between them.
HALF DUPLEX MODE
The half duplex mode of transmission is used in computer networks when
there is a way to flow information from sender to receiver but only one at a
time. In this mode, the connected devices can transmit or receive the data but
not simultaneously. In half duplex mode, the direction of communication can
be reversed as the radio stations can receive as well as transmit the data. The
half-duplex mode is used when communication in both directions is not
required at the same time .
Examples
A communication using a Walkie-talkie is an example of a half duplex mode.
When using a walkie-talkie, one party speaks while the other listens. After a slight
pause, the other party speaks while the first party listens. Speaking at the same
time produces a distorted sound that cannot be understood.
Advantages
In half duplex mode, error detection is available, and if an error occurs, the
receiver demands that the sender retransmit the data.
Since this method of transmission allows for two-way communication, the
entire bandwidth of the communication channel is used in only one
direction at a time.

Disadvantages
In half duplex mode, when one of the devices is sending the data, then
another one has to wait. This causes a delay in sending the data at the right
time.
FULL DUPLEX
The Full Duplex mode of transmission is used in computing networks when
there is simultaneous information flow in both directions, from sender to
receiver. In this mode of transmission, the channel capacity is shared between
the two devices, and communication occurs in both directions across a
communication link that requires two wires. The Full Duplex mode features
two simplex channels. One channel has traffic flowing in one direction, while
the other channel has traffic flowing in the other way. The full duplex mode is
used when communication in both directions is required.
Examples
1. A telephone network in which two people communicate over a phone line on which
both can talk and listen at the same time.
2. In the messaging app, we can send and receive messages simultaneously.
Advantages
The full duplex transmission mode is the fastest because the transmission happens in both
ways.
Both stations can send and receive data simultaneously.
Disadvantages
If no dedicated path exists between the devices, the communication channel's capacity is
divided into two parts.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN SIMPLEX,
HALF-DUPLEX, AND FULL-DUPLEX
MODE
Basis for
Simplex mode Half Duplex mode Full Duplex mode
Comparison
Bidirectional
Bidirectional flow of
Unidirectional flow of information flow in
Direction of information from
information from the both directions, from
communication sender to receiver but
sender to the receiver. the sender to the
only one at a time.
receiver.
A device can only
Both devices can send
send data but cannot Both devices can send
and receive data, but
Transmit/Receive receive it, or it can and receive data
only one can do so at
only receive data but simultaneously.
a time.
cannot send it.
Relatively faster than Fastest transmission
Speed Slow
simplex mode. mode.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN SIMPLEX,
HALF-DUPLEX, AND FULL-DUPLEX
MODE
Basis for Comparison Simplex mode Half Duplex mode Full Duplex mode
It either uses two
simplex bandwidth
The entire bandwidth of
It uses the complete communication channel
the communication
Utilization of bandwidth bandwidth of the or divide the complete
channel is used in only
communicating channel. bandwidth channel into
one direction at a time.
two parts for data
transmission.
A telephone network in
Communication
Communication using a which two people
Example between a computer and
walkie-talkie. communicate over a
a keyboard.
phone line.

Priyanshu Pandey
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TRANSMISSION MODES Information Technology

BLENDIE V. QUIBAN, JR.