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FDMA (Frequency Division Multiple Access)

FDMA (Frequency Division Multiple Access) in Computer Networks:


FDMA (Frequency Division Multiple Access) is a multiplexing technique used primarily in telecommunication systems. Its purpose is to divide a single channel among various users so that all users can use their communication service without interference. FDMA is mainly used in mobile networks, satellite communications, and other wireless systems.

Structure and Working of FDMA:
In FDMA, the available bandwidth is divided into different frequency channels, and each user is allocated a specific frequency. This means all users have different frequencies for communication. This process ensures maximum utilization of the communication channel.

Advantages of FDMA:
  • Simplicity and Reliability: The structure is simple, and communication is reliable due to dedicated frequencies.
  • Real-Time Communication: Allows for real-time data transmission as all users can communicate simultaneously on their frequencies.
  • Low Temporal Variation: Leads to better communication quality as each user has a fixed frequency.

Disadvantages of FDMA:
  • Bandwidth Wastage: If a user is not using their allocated frequency, that bandwidth is wasted.
  • Lack of Flexibility: Frequency allocation is static, making it difficult to allocate more bandwidth to a user if needed.
  • Increased Complexity: Managing the system can become complex when implemented for many users.

Uses of FDMA:
It is used in satellite communication, mobile networks, and television broadcasting.

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FDMA (Frequency Division Multiple Access)
Auto-Configuration and Anycast
Modified EUI-64 | What is Modified EUI-64?
Architecture of Mobile Computing
Wireless LAN in Hindi | What is Wireless LAN?
Wireless User Devices
MAC Protocol | What is MAC Protocol?
IEEE 802.11 | What is IEEE 802.11
Mobile IP | What is Mobile IP
Wireless TCP/IP
Unicast & Multicast Communication
Bluetooth | What is Bluetooth?
NS2 & NAM | What are NS2 and NAM?
Purpose & installation of NS2 & NAM
Background of NS2 & NAM
Architecture of NS2 & NAM
Interface of OTcl & C++
Trace Files & Formats
Protocol Support of NS2
Simulation Object of NS2 & NAM
Basic Syntax of NS2 & NAM
Node Creation of NS2 & NAM
Running NS2 & NAM
Finish Procedure NS2 & NAM
Invoking external commands within NS2
Nodes & Agents of NS2 & NAM
NS2 Commands
Creating Links in Wired Network
Setting Link Parameters
Sending Traffics Through NS2 Links
Routing Protocol Support of NS2
Scenarios in Wired Networks
Additional Parameters
Setting node positions
God object & topography
Protocol Support
Scenarios in Wireless Networks
What is the Internet? Difference Between Intranet and Extranet
Types of Internet
OSI Model and its Layers
Computer Network (CN) All Important Questions and Answers in English (MDSU)
BCA | Computer Network | 2025 Paper | MDSU Exam Paper
Importance of the Layer Model in Computer Networks
Network Classification
Network Topology
Network Switching & Components
Ethernet
Token Ring
Basic Networking Concepts & Cabling
What is a Computer in English?
Bridges in Computer Networks
Routers in Computer Networks
Gateways in Computer Networks
Public & Private Networks
BCA | CN(Computer Network) Paper | 2023 MDSU Exam Paper
What is World Wide Web (WWW)
TDMA, SDMA, CDMA
Personal Communication System | What is PCS
IPv4 | What is IPv4?
Subnetting IPv4 Address
Casting in IPv4
Private IPv4 Addressing
IPv4 Address Scheme
IPv6 Addressing Scheme
Types of IPv6 Addressing