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Data Transmission

Data transmission involves considering the direction, method, and synchronization of data transfer. There are two main modes: serial, which sends data one bit at a time over a single wire and is effective for long distances, and parallel, which sends multiple bits simultaneously over several wires and is faster but less reliable over longer distances. Parallel transmission is commonly used in internal computer circuits where speed is crucial and distances are short.

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Data Transmission

Data transmission involves considering the direction, method, and synchronization of data transfer. There are two main modes: serial, which sends data one bit at a time over a single wire and is effective for long distances, and parallel, which sends multiple bits simultaneously over several wires and is faster but less reliable over longer distances. Parallel transmission is commonly used in internal computer circuits where speed is crucial and distances are short.

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DATA TRANSMISSION

Types and methods of data transmission

Data Transmission

Whenever data is being transferred, over short or long distances the following three factors need to be
considered:

 the direction of data transmission (for example, in one direction only, or in


both directions)
 the method of transmission (for example, how many bits can be sent at
the same time)
 how will data be synchronised (that is, how to make sure the received
data is in the correct order).
Mode of data transmission
There are two modes : serial and parallel data transmission.
Note : Both transmissions can be simplex , half duplex or full duplex
Serial Data Transmission
 This mode of transmission is effective over long distances
 Data is sent one bit at a time over a single wire

Single wire is used


 Using a single wire implies that data transmission is slow compared to
parallel transmission
 However data arrives at the destination, fully synchronized(in order)
Examples of serial transmission
a) Connecting to peripherals using usb connections eg to a printer via
usb connection
b) Sending data from a computer to a modem for transmission over a
telephone line.
Parallel Data Transmission
 occurs when several bits of data (usually one byte) are sent down several
channels/wires all at the same
time.
 more effective over short distances
 data can be skewed (arrives unsynchronized, not in order)
 faster than serial transmission

APPLICATION OF PARALLEL TRANSMISSION

Used in internal circuits of a computer where distance between devices is short


and high speed transmission is important.

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