Pure Aloha and Slotted Aloha are fundamental medium access control (MAC) protocols designed for wireless networks. They provide a decentralized and collision-avoidance mechanism, enabling multiple devices to share a wireless channel efficiently. Let's delve into their concepts, advantages, and how they can empower your business.
Pure Aloha operates on a random access principle. Each device transmits data when it has data to send without checking whether the channel is busy or not. If multiple devices transmit simultaneously, a collision occurs, and the transmitted packets are lost. Pure Aloha has the following characteristics:
Property | Description |
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Medium Access | Random |
Channel Sensing | No |
Transmission Probability | 1 |
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Slotted Aloha is an enhanced version of Pure Aloha that uses time slots to reduce collisions. Devices are synchronized to transmit data only during specific time slots. This reduces the probability of collisions and improves channel utilization. Slotted Aloha has the following characteristics:
Property | Description |
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Medium Access | Random |
Channel Sensing | No |
Transmission Probability | 1 |
Time Slots | Fixed |
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The choice between Pure Aloha and Slotted Aloha depends on the specific requirements of your wireless network.
Pure Aloha is suitable for low-traffic networks where simplicity and low implementation cost are essential.
Slotted Aloha is ideal for networks with moderate traffic and real-time applications that require higher channel utilization and reduced latency.
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