Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tdm
noun
tee-dee-em
Definition
TDM stands for Time Division Multiplexing, a technique used in telecommunications to transmit multiple signals over a single communication channel.
Examples
- In telecommunications, TDM helps in efficient bandwidth usage by allocating time slots to various data streams.
- Many digital communication systems utilize TDM to maximize data transmission rates.
- The implementation of TDM can significantly reduce costs in network infrastructure.
Meaning
It allows multiple signals to share the same transmission medium by dividing the time slots for each signal.
Synonyms
- Time Division Switching
- Time Division Technique
- Time Multiplexing
