FULL-DUPLEX
- Bi-directional
- Two devices communicate bi-directional on one DECT channel (point-to-point).
- Two devices can speak and listen simultaneously
with Unite:
- Sub-Master connection to Master device (TP/TH)
- RP-T connection to Master device (TP/TH)
- Up to 4 Sub-Master connections to one AP4 in Full-Duplex configuration
BROADCAST
- Uni-directional (One way)
- One master and any number of receivers
- One speaks and many listen
- No return channel
with Unite:
- Each Master device automatically transmits a broadcast channel
- One AP4 in broadcast configuration transmits 4 DECT channels at the same time.
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Designation |
Name |
Description |
Examples |
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Simplex, or directional operation |
simplex |
Data can only be transmitted in one direction; this technique does not allow an answer |
Unite Broadcast operation |
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Half duplex, or alternate operation |
half duplex |
Data can flow alternately, but not simultaneously, in both directions |
f.ex. Baby phones with talkback option. While pressing and holding the button you can talk but not listen to the other end. |
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Full duplex, or reverse operation |
full duplex |
Data can be transmitted simultaneously in both directions |
Talk and listen at the same time on both ends. Unite Full-Duplex operation |
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Dual-Simplex |
dual simplex |
Like full duplex, but with separate transmission and reception paths |
PCI Express, Serial ATA |