Advantages, disadvantages and applications of CDMA (code division multiple access)

There are some important advantages of CDMA (code division multiple access) are given below,

• The CDMA does not require any synchronization.
• It has more number of users can share the same bandwidth.
• It is well-matched with other cellular technologies.
• Due to codeword allocated to each user, interference is reduced.
• Efficient practical utilization of fixed frequency spectrum.

There are some disadvantages of CDMA (code division multiple access) are given below,

• The system is more complicated.
• Guard band and guard time both are required to be provided.
• As the number of users increases, the overall quality of services decreases.

There are some important applications of CDMA (code division multiple access) are given below,

• It is used in military and some commercial application.
• It is used in mobile communication.
• It is used in radar and navigation systems.

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