DATA TRANSMISSION
METHODS
DEFINITION
SERIAL DATA TRANSMISSION
A transmission method
where data is sent one bit
at a time down a single
wire
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
Keyboard
Ethernet (Networking)
Router
Bluetooth(Wireless Communication)
Bluetooth Headset
Parallel Data Transmission
PARALLEL DATA TRANSMISSION
Serial Data Transmission
A transmission method
where data is sent multiple
bits at a time down multiple
wires
System Interconnects
Internal Computer Buses
Parallel Port Devices
Older Printers
COMPARISON
ADVANTAGES
Serial Data Transmission
DISADVANTAGES
Parallel Data Transmission
Simpler hardware and wiring
Faster data transfer within short
distances
Typically more cost-effective due
to simpler components
Simultaneous transfer of multiple
bits
More scalable for long-distance
communication
Less susceptible to signal
interference
Suitable for real-time applications
Offers redundancy options for
increased reliability
APPLICATION OF SERIAL
DATA TRANSMMISSION
Long-Distance Communication:
When transmitting data over long distances, serial
transmission is often more suitable due to its
ability to maintain signal integrity over extended
cables. For instance, in telecommunications
networks transmitting data across continents,
serial transmission via fiber optic cables is
preferred due to its lower susceptibility to signal
degradation.
Serial Data Transmission
Parallel Data Transmission
Typically slower compared to
parallel transmission for large
data sets
Requires complex hardware and
synchronization mechanisms
Longer transmission time due to
single-bit data transfer
Requires complex hardware and
synchronization mechanisms
More challenging error detection
and correction due to continuous
data stream
Susceptible to signal interference
and synchronization challenges
Less efficient for short-distance
communication
Restricted distance due to
synchronization issues and signal
degradation
APPLICATION OF
PARALLEL DATA
TRANSMISSION
High-Speed Data Transfer Locally:
In scenarios where high-speed data transfer
is required within short distances, parallel
transmission might be suitable. For instance,
historically, in high-performance computing
applications or within a computer system
itself, parallel buses were used to transfer
data between components like memory,
processors, and peripheral devices at faster
rates.