Categories of Multiplexing

Question

Define briefly the term Multiplexing? Also describe the categories of Multiplexing.

Answer 1

Multiplexing is the set of methods which permits the simultaneous transmission of multiple signals across the single data link.

The categories of Multiplexing are as follows:

A) Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM).

B) Time Division Multiplexing (TDM).

• Synchronous TDM
• Asynchronous TDM or Statistical TDM

C) Wave Division Multiplexing (WDM)