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What is the primary cause of signal attenuation in transmission lines?
Which type of cable minimizes crosstalk through twisting of wires?
How do shielded cables help mitigate Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)?
Which of the following cable types is most likely to be affected by EMI?
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Which characteristic of twisted-pair cables helps reduce crosstalk?
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What is a significant disadvantage of open-wire transmission lines?
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What advantage does a coaxial cable have over unshielded twisted pair cables?
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Why does attenuation increase with frequency in transmission lines?
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What is the primary difference between balanced and unbalanced transmission lines?
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Which technique is used to protect the inner conductor from external electromagnetic fields in coaxial cables?
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What are transverse electromagnetic (TEM) waves associated with?
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What makes balanced transmission lines more resistant to external interference?
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What is the major disadvantage of unbalanced transmission lines over long distances?
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Which type of cable is a common example of a balanced transmission line?
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Which factor can contribute to signal attenuation in a transmission line?
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What is the primary function of shielding in metallic transmission media?
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What is the primary characteristic of half-duplex communication?
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Which scenario best illustrates the benefits of full-duplex mode?
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Which of the following statements about synchronous transmission is accurate?
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What is the primary advantage of asynchronous transmission?
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How does full-duplex communication improve efficiency?
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What defines the speed and reliability of synchronous transmission over asynchronous transmission?
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Which of the following is NOT a typical application of full-duplex communication?
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In what way does error detection differ between half-duplex and full-duplex systems?
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Study Notes
Transmission Line Losses
- Attenuation is the loss of signal strength during transmission through metallic cables due to conductor resistance and dielectric properties.
- Attenuation increases with cable length and signal frequency.
- Crosstalk occurs when signals in one cable interfere with signals in nearby cables.
- Twisted-pair cables minimize crosstalk by twisting wires, reducing exposure to external interference.
- Shielded cables (STP and coaxial) further reduce crosstalk by using shielding to block external electromagnetic fields.
- Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) stems from external sources like motors, transformers, and fluorescent lights creating electromagnetic fields that interfere with cable signals.
- Shielded cables are designed to prevent EMI by enclosing signal-carrying conductors in a grounded shield.
- Unshielded cables (UTP) are more vulnerable to EMI, but proper installation techniques, such as avoiding power lines, can mitigate its effects.
Types of Metallic Cables
- Open-wire transmission lines consist of two parallel copper wires separated by air or another insulator.
- These lines are simple to construct but vulnerable to weather and physical interference.
- They are susceptible to EMI and crosstalk due to lack of shielding.
Twin-Lead Cables
- Similar to open-wire, but with a solid dielectric insulator between conductors to maintain a fixed distance.
- Commonly used in older TV antenna setups.
- The continuous dielectric improves consistency in transmission, reducing interference, but lacks shielding found in more advanced cables.
Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)
- Consists of two copper wires twisted around each other.
- This configuration minimizes crosstalk and improves resistance to interference.
- Common in Ethernet networks.
Balanced vs. Unbalanced Lines
- Balanced lines (e.g., twisted pair) use two wires carrying current in opposite directions.
- The voltage difference between the wires represents the signal.
- Balanced lines are more resistant to interference because external noise affects both wires equally, leading to cancellation.
- Unbalanced lines (e.g., coaxial cable) have one conductor carrying the signal while the other is grounded.
- Unbalanced lines are more susceptible to noise, but shielding in coaxial cables mitigates this issue by protecting the inner conductor.
- These lines are commonly used in coaxial cable systems.
Data Transmission Modes
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Half-Duplex Communication:
- Allows communication in both directions but only one way at a time.
- Similar to a single-lane street with traffic flowing in both directions.
- Practical example: Walkie-talkies.
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Full-Duplex Communication:
- Enables simultaneous two-way communication, allowing both devices to send and receive data concurrently.
- Optimizes efficiency and speed.
- Example: Telephones.
- Essential for applications requiring real-time interaction like video conferencing and online gaming.
Data Transmission Synchronization
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Synchronous Transmission:
- Data is sent in a continuous stream with sender and receiver synchronized by a shared clock signal.
- Allows sending data in fixed intervals, often organized into blocks or frames.
- Faster and more efficient due to the absence of gaps between data blocks.
- Suitable for high-speed applications like video conferencing and real-time communications.
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Asynchronous Transmission:
- Operates without a shared clock signal, relying on start and stop bits to mark the beginning and end of each character.
- Slower and less efficient compared to synchronous transmission.
- Suitable for low-speed applications where data integrity is crucial.
Transmission Media
- Transmission media forms the physical pathway for data transmission between sender and receiver
- Can be broadly categorized as follows:
- Metallic
- Optical fiber
- Wireless
- Metallic media utilizes conductive materials, primarily copper, to transmit electrical signals, which are used in various communication systems, such as telephony, networking, and broadcasting.
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This quiz covers key concepts related to transmission line losses, including attenuation, crosstalk, and electromagnetic interference (EMI). Learn about the differences between twisted-pair cables, shielded cables, and unshielded cables, as well as techniques to minimize signal loss. Perfect for students studying telecommunications and cable technology.
