Data Transmission Flashcards

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Define parallel data transmission.

A

Transmission of several bits at one time over multiple buses.

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Define serial data transmission.

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Transmission of one bit at a time.

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3
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Define synchronous data transmission.

A

Tx and Rx computers operate at the same clock speed and send/transmit at same speed.

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Define asynchronous data transmission.

A

Tx and Rx computers operate at different clock speeds and send/transmit at different speeds. Clock speed of receiving computer changes temporarily during packet recieval.

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5
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What are the 3 modes of data transmission?

A

Simplex, Half Duplex and (Full) Duplex.

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Explain Simplex data transmission.

A

Data can only be transmitted in one direction.

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Explain Half-Duplex data transmission.

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Data can only be transmitted in one direction AT ANY GIVEN TIME.

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Explain Full-Duplex data transmission.

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Data can be transmitted both ways at the same time.

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