Duplex

• Duplex is a Characteristic of the Transmission System, Not of Use at a Given Moment

  • In full duplex, both sides can transmit at once; in half duplex, only one side can transmit at a time
  • Still full duplex system if only one side or neither side actually is transmitting at a moment
  • Still half duplex if neither side actually is transmitting at a moment

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