Simplex Mode
In Simplex mode, the communication is unidirectional, as on a one-way street.
Only one of the two devices on a link can transmit, the other can only receive. The
simplex mode can use the entire capacity of the channel to send data in one
direction.
Example: Keyboard and traditional monitors. The keyboard can only introduce
input, the monitor can only give the output.
Advantages of Simplex Mode
Simplex mode is the easiest and most reliable mode of communication.
It is the most cost-effective mode, as it only requires one communication channel.
There is no need for coordination between the transmitting and receiving devices,
which simplifies the communication process.
Simplex mode is particularly useful in situations where feedback or response is not
required, such as broadcasting or surveillance.
Disadvantages of Simplex Mode
Only one-way communication is possible.
There is no way to verify if the transmitted data has been received correctly.
Simplex mode is not suitable for applications that require bidirectional
communication.
Half-Duplex Mode
In half-duplex mode, each station can both transmit and receive, but not at the
same time. When one device is sending, the other can only receive, and vice versa.
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.
Example: Walkie-talkie in which message is sent one at a time and messages are
sent in both directions.
Channel capacity=Bandwidth * Propagation Delay
Advantages of Half Duplex Mode
Half-duplex mode allows for bidirectional communication, which is useful in
situations where devices need to send and receive data.
It is a more efficient mode of communication than simplex mode, as the channel
can be used for both transmission and reception.
Half-duplex mode is less expensive than full-duplex mode, as it only requires one
communication channel.
Disadvantages of Half Duplex Mode
Half-duplex mode is less reliable than Full-Duplex mode, as both devices cannot
transmit at the same time.
There is a delay between transmission and reception, which can cause problems in
some applications.
There is a need for coordination between the transmitting and receiving devices,
which can complicate the communication process.
Full-Duplex Mode
In full-duplex mode, both stations can transmit and receive simultaneously. In
full_duplex mode, signals going in one direction share the capacity of the link with
signals going in another direction, this sharing can occur in two ways:
Either the link must contain two physically separate transmission paths, one for
sending and the other for receiving.
Or the capacity is divided between signals traveling in both directions.
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.
Example: Telephone Network in which there is communication between two
persons by a telephone line, through which both can talk and listen at the same
time.
Channel Capacity=2* Bandwidth*propagation Delay
Advantages of Full-Duplex Mode
Full-duplex mode allows for simultaneous bidirectional communication, which is
ideal for real-time applications such as video conferencing or online gaming.
It is the most efficient mode of communication, as both devices can transmit and
receive data simultaneously.
Full-duplex mode provides a high level of reliability and accuracy, as there is no
need for error correction mechanisms.
Disadvantages of Full-Duplex Mode
Full-duplex mode is the most expensive mode, as it requires two communication
channels.
It is more complex than simplex and half-duplex modes, as it requires two
physically separate transmission paths or a division of channel capacity.
Full-duplex mode may not be suitable for all applications, as it requires a high level
of bandwidth and may not be necessary for some types of communication.