📌 Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Transmission

  • Synchronous Transmission
    Data is sent in a continuous stream with timing signals (e.g., clock pulses) to ensure alignment.

    Synchronous_Transmission
    *Example: Traditional UART communication uses this method.*

  • Asynchronous Transmission
    Data is sent in discrete packets without a shared clock. Start/stop bits frame each packet.

    Asynchronous_Transmission
    *Useful for low-speed serial communication.*

🧩 Common Data Transfer Protocols

Protocol Use Case Notes
HTTP Web data exchange Stateless, request-response model
FTP File transfer Supports resume and restart
TCP/IP Reliable network communication Segment-based data transfer
UDP Fast, low-latency transfer No guaranteed delivery
💡 Want to dive deeper into network protocols? [Click here](/en/guides/network-protocols) for advanced topics!

🌐 Modern Techniques

  • WebSockets
    Full-duplex communication over a single TCP connection.

    WebSockets_Protocol

  • gRPC
    High-performance RPC framework using HTTP/2 and Protobuf.

    gRPC_Framework

  • MQTT
    Lightweight protocol for IoT devices (uses publish/subscribe model).

    MQTT_Communication

📚 Further Reading

For a detailed breakdown of protocol layers, check our TCP/IP Model Explained guide.