Definition of Frequency Division Duplex (FDD)
In frequency division duplex (FDD), seperate frequency bands are used at the transmitter and receiver side, ie for send and receive operations.
As FDD uses different frequency bands for sending and receiving data signals, so that these signals do not interfere with each other.
So, FDD is a better choice than Time Division Duplex (TDD) for symmetric traffic such as voice applications in broadband wireless networks.
Explanation of Frequency Division Duplex (FDD)
FDD is a technique where the transmitter and receiver operate at different carrier frequencies.
Example:
In mobile wireless networks, one block of the electromagnetic spectrum, ie one range of frequencies, is allocated for uplink, which carries data from mobile phones to a base station.
A different block of the spectrum, ie a different range of frequencies, is allocated to downlink, carrying data from a base station back to mobile phones.
This term is used in ham radio operations frequently, where operators contact a repeater station.
The station in this situation sends and receives transmissions at the same time by altering the frequencies at which signals are transmitted and received.
Examples of FDD systems include the following:
- Asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) and very-high-bitrate digital subscriber line (VDSL)
- Cellular systems, including the UMTS/WCDMA Frequency Division Duplexing mode and the CDMA2000 system
- IEEE 802.16 WiMax Frequency Division Duplexing mode