Duplexing
Duplexing :
Duplexing is the technique by which the send and receive
paths are separated over the medium, since transmission entities (modulator,
amplifiers, demodulators) are involved.
There are two types
of duplexing.\
1. Frequency Division
Duplexing FDD
2. Time Division
Duplexing TDD
Frequency Division Duplexing FDD
Different
Frequencies are used for send and receive paths and hence there will be a
forward band and reverse band. Duplexer is needed if simultaneous transmission
(send) and reception (receive) methodology is adopted .Frequency separation
between forward band and reverse band is constant
Time Division Duplexing (TDD)
TDD uses different
time slots for transmission and reception paths. Single radio frequency can be
used in both the directions instead of two as in FDD. No duplexer is required.
Only a fast switching synthesizer, RF filter path and fast antenna switch are
needed. It increases the battery life of mobile phones.
GSM and CDMA systems
use Frequency Division Duplexing and corDECT uses Time Division Duplexing.
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