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What is the difference between simplex and duplex.

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Last Update: August 29, 2008 Asked by: Huan Nguyen

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Submitted by: Janani.K

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simplex-one way transmission.only transmission will takes place here.

duplex- two way transmission.Both transmission and reception takes place.

2 types of duplex:

1)Half duplex
2)Full duplex

Half duplex:-both transmission and reception takes place,bt nt at d same time.single channel is used .
Full duplex:-both txn and recep...takes place simultaneously using 2 different channels.one for txn and other 4 reception.

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November 27, 2007 08:42:10

Janani.K

RE: What is the difference between simplex and duplex....

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simplex-one way transmission.only transmission will takes place here.

duplex- two way transmission.Both transmission and reception takes place.

2 types of duplex:

1)Half duplex
2)Full duplex

Half duplex:-both transmission and reception takes place,bt nt at d same time.single channel is used .
Full duplex:-both txn and recep...takes place simultaneously using 2 different channels.one for txn and other 4 reception.

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November 29, 2007 05:11:37

meefriend4ever

Member Since: August 2007 Contribution: 7

RE: What is the difference between simplex and duplex.

basically there 4 modes of data transmission

1)simplex
2)half duplex
3)full duplex
4)full full duplex

simplex - one wayÂ communication that is either reception or transmission

half duplex - two way Â communication that is receiving or transmitting data "but not at SAME TIME "

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August 28, 2008 13:16:02

arpit747

Member Since: August 2008 Contribution: 3

RE: What is the difference between simplex and duplex.

Duplex
1 half duplex-channel can either sending or receiving at a time.

2.full duplex-channel can both send and receive at a time.

Examples

duplex-cable service, can receive only.
half duplex-walky talky
full duplex-internet, mobile phone.

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