Advantages and disadvantages of IrDA (Infrared red data association)

There are some advantages of infra red data association (IrDA) which are given below,

• The IrDA has point to point communication.
• It has line of sight with narrow angle of 30 degree cone.
• It has low cost.
• The data rate of up to 4 Mb per second can be achieved.
• It transferred data up to one meter.
• It has low power consumption and less expensive.
• It is more secure.

There are some disadvantages of infra red data association (IrDA) which are given below,

• The area for data transfer is very less.
• Have to keep the device stable when transferring data.
• Used for very short distance applications only.
• Due to line of sight communication is blocked by obstacles.
• It allow one device at a time.