Transmission Modes

What is Transmission mode?

• Transmission mode means transferring the data between the two devices.
• It is also called as communication mode.

Types of Transmission mode:

Simplex Mode:

• Data can be sent only in one direction i.e. Unidirectional communication.
• We can't send a message back to the sender.

Examples of Simplex mode:

• Loudspeaker
• Television and radio broadcasting
• Keyboard and monitor etc.,

Example of Simplex

Half Duplex:

• Data can be sent in both the directions but not at a time.
• Bidirectional communication but not simultaneously.

Examples of Half Duplex mode:

• Walkie-Talkie
• Rail tracks 

Example of Half Duplex

Full Duplex:

• Data can be sent in both the directions at a time i.e. simultaneously.
• It is a bidirectional communication.

Examples of Full Duplex mode:

• Telephone
• Highways

Example of Full Duplex