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BTEC 2012

Unit 1 The Online World

Name: Aidan

Lesson 9 Data Exchange


(Student Book B Pg 11 - 14)

Starter What is the role of a CODEC? What is a CODEC another name for?
A CODEC is a device or program that compresses data to enable faster transmission
and decompresses received data, and is another name for decoder.
1. Explain what VoIP stands for and how it works.

Voice over Internet Protocol


2. There are three transmission modes used in communication, these are shown in the
diagram below. Explain what each is and how it operates.

Transmission Mode

Description

Simplex

Simplex communication refers to communication that occurs in one


direction only.

Half Duplex

Duplex (Full Duplex)

A channel that allows transmission in only one direction at a time.

A duplex communication system is a point-to-point system composed of


two
connected parties or devices that can communicate with one another in
both
directions

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Unit 1 The Online World

Name: Aidan

3. The table below shows the main transmission methods that are used. Complete the table
to find out the key details, benefits and limitations of each.

Wired
Type
Cable used

UTP / STP

Coaxial

Solid wire core separated


from a copper-braidedFiber
outer cable by a plastic
insulation sheath.
1000 MBps
2.4 GBps

Twisted pair
Max Speed

250 MBps

Max Distance
Benefits

100m
UTP is less expensive.
Color coded wires.
Easiest to install and
reconfigure.
Easy to terminate.

Limitations

Example of use

Fibre Optic

100m
50km
They are cheap to make.
Less expensive.
Cheap to install.
Thinner.
Easy to modify.
Higher carrying capacity.
Good bandwidth.
Less signal degradation.
Great channel capacity.
Light signals for clearer
Noise immunity due tophone conversations.
Low error rate.
Low power.
Slower and with less
Susceptible to noise. Complex connection and
Capacity than other cables.
termination.
Analogue telephone network
Connection to cable The cable networks use
TV networks
fibre from their source
to the distribution panels
in the street

Wireless
Type
Cable used

Infrared

Microwave

Satellite

Max Speed

Short range data


Short wavelength radioData is transmitted from Earth to
transmissions using transmissions working aatsatellite, which relays it to the
infrared light (just very high frequencies. relevant receiving station back
beyond visible light).
on Earth.
This is the same
technology as is
used in TV handsets.
4MBps
300GBps
Huge

Max Distance

100 m

Benefits
Limitations

100 m

Between circa 500 km to


36,000 km
Tends to be reliable.Signal degrades very little
Can increase the distance a
over long distances. network can reach.
Short range.
Devices must be in a
direct line of sight.
Can suffer from external
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Name: Aidan

interference.
Example of use

Plenary How many geostationary satellites are there in orbit and what do they provide?

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