KwickClips Networks and the Internet · 41 sec · free
Which transmission suits long distances?
Short answer. Serial, because it needs only one line and signals do not clash.
Where is parallel transmission used?
On short paths, like the connections inside a computer.
Serial vs parallel
| Point | Serial | Parallel |
|---|---|---|
| Bits | One by one | Many at once |
| Distance | Long | Short |
| Cost | Low | High |
Remember
| Serial: a single queue |
| Parallel: side by side |
Do bits travel in a queue or side by side? Serial sends one bit at a time. It suits long distances. Parallel sends many at once. It is costly, so it stays short. Remember. Serial is a queue. Parallel is side by side.
This clip is from the full lesson: Data Communication: Components, Bandwidth and Transmission Modes — 7 minutes, with the tables, the quick answers and the whole lesson in text.
Useful for: CBSE Class 12 Computer Science (083), CBSE Class 11 Information Technology (802), Cambridge IGCSE Grade 9 Computer Science (0478), Cambridge IGCSE Grade 10 Computer Science (0478)
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