Time Division Multiplexing

Also known as: TDM

Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) is a common method of multiplexing for digital signals.

In this system each channel is divided into a number of repeated time slots, and the multiplexer sequentially switches between the signals. Each signal is only carried during its respective time slots.

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