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Data Transmission - Parallel Vs Serial

Data transmission refers to transferring data between digital devices. There are two transmission methods: serial and parallel. Serial transmission sends data bits one at a time over a single channel, while parallel transmission sends multiple bits simultaneously over multiple channels. Serial transmission is used for long distances or small amounts of data due to reliability, while parallel transmission is faster but more prone to errors for large, time-sensitive data like video streaming.

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Data Transmission - Parallel Vs Serial

Data transmission refers to transferring data between digital devices. There are two transmission methods: serial and parallel. Serial transmission sends data bits one at a time over a single channel, while parallel transmission sends multiple bits simultaneously over multiple channels. Serial transmission is used for long distances or small amounts of data due to reliability, while parallel transmission is faster but more prone to errors for large, time-sensitive data like video streaming.

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DATA TRANSMISSION –

PARALLEL VS SERIAL
What is data transmission?
Data transmission refers to the process of transferring data between two or more digital
devices. Data is transmitted from one device to another in analog or digital format.
Basically, data transmission enables devices or components within devices to speak to
each other.
How does data transmission work between digital devices?
Data is transferred in the form of bits between two or more digital devices. There are two
methods used to transmit data between digital devices: serial transmission and parallel
transmission. Serial data transmission sends data bits one after another over a single
channel. Parallel data transmission sends multiple data bits at the same time over multiple
channels.
WHAT IS SERIAL
TRANSMISSION?
• When data is sent or received using serial data transmission, the data bits are organized in a
specific order, since they can only be sent one after another. The order of the data bits is
important as it dictates how the transmission is organized when it is received. It is viewed as
a reliable data transmission method because a data bit is only sent if the previous data bit has
already been received.
WHAT IS SERIAL
TRANSMISSION?
WHAT IS SERIAL
TRANSMISSION?
• Serial transmission has two classifications: asynchronous and synchronous.
• Asynchronous Serial Transmission
Data bits can be sent at any point in time. Stop bits and start bits are used between data bytes
to synchronize the transmitter and receiver and to ensure that the data is transmitted
correctly. The time between sending and receiving data bits is not constant, so gaps are used
to provide time between transmissions.
• The advantage of using the asynchronous method is that no synchronization is required
between the transmitter and receiver devices. It is also a more cost effective method. A
disadvantage is that data transmission can be slower, but this is not always the case.
WHAT IS SERIAL
TRANSMISSION?
• Synchronous Serial Transmission
Data bits are transmitted as a continuous stream in time with a master clock. The data
transmitter and receiver both operate using a synchronized clock frequency; therefore, start
bits, stop bits, and gaps are not used. This means that data moves faster and timing errors are
less frequent because the transmitter and receiver time is synced. However, data accuracy is
highly dependent on timing being synced correctly between devices. In comparison with
asynchronous serial transmission, this method is usually more expensive.
WHEN IS SERIAL TRANSMISSION USED TO SEND DATA?

• Serial transmission is normally used for long-distance data transfer. It is also used in cases
where the amount of data being sent is relatively small. It ensures that data integrity is
maintained as it transmits the data bits in a specific order, one after another. In this way, data
bits are received in-sync with one another.
WHAT IS PARALLEL
TRANSMISSION?
• When data is sent using parallel data transmission, multiple data bits are transmitted over
multiple channels at the same time. This means that data can be sent much faster than using
serial transmission methods.
• Given that multiple bits are sent over multiple channels at the same time, the order in which
a bit string is received can depend on various conditions, such as proximity to the data
source, user location, and bandwidth availability. Two examples of parallel interfaces can be
seen below. In the first parallel interface, the data is sent and received in the correct order. In
the second parallel interface, the data is sent in the correct order, but some bits were received
faster than others.
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF
USING PARALLEL DATA TRANSMISSION

• The main advantages of parallel transmission over serial transmission are:


• it is easier to program;
• and data is sent faster.
• Although parallel transmission can transfer data faster, it requires more transmission
channels than serial transmission. This means that data bits can be out of sync, depending on
transfer distance and how fast each bit loads. A simple of example of where this can be seen
is with a voice over IP (VOIP) call when distortion or interference is noticeable. It can also
be seen when there is skipping or interference on a video stream.
WHEN IS PARALLEL TRANSMISSION USED
TO SEND DATA?

• Parallel transmission is used when:


• a large amount of data is being sent;
• the data being sent is time-sensitive;
• and the data needs to be sent quickly.
• A scenario where parallel transmission is used to send data is video streaming. When a video is
streamed to a viewer, bits need to be received quickly to prevent a video pausing or buffering. Video
streaming also requires the transmission of large volumes of data. The data being sent is also time-
sensitive as slow data streams result in poor viewer experience.
• QUANTIL provides acceleration solutions for high-speed data transmission, live video streams,
video on demand (VOD), downloadable content, and websites, including mobile websites. If you
want to know more about how we deliver data, you can tweet your questions to our team at @
Team_QUANTIL.

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