Data Communication
DATA COMMUNICATION
1. Introduction:
Data communication is the transmission of digital data between two or more computers or devices. It
involves the exchange of data via some form of transmission medium such as a wire cable or
wireless.
2. Components:
- Message: The data to be communicated.
- Sender: Device that sends the data.
- Receiver: Device that receives the data.
- Medium: Physical path (cables, wireless) for transmission.
- Protocol: Rules for data communication.
3. Types of Data Communication:
- Simplex: One-way communication (e.g., keyboard to CPU).
- Half Duplex: Both ways, one at a time (e.g., walkie-talkies).
- Full Duplex: Both ways simultaneously (e.g., telephone).
4. Transmission Modes:
- Serial Transmission
- Parallel Transmission
5. Data Transmission Types:
- Analog and Digital Transmission
- Synchronous and Asynchronous Transmission