Definitions
- A device that selects one of several input signals and forwards the selected input to a single output line. - Used in digital circuits to combine multiple signals into a single output. - Also known as a MUX or data selector.
- A device that selects one of several input signals and forwards the selected input to a single output line. - Used in telecommunications to transmit multiple signals over a single communication channel. - Also known as a MUX or data selector.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a device that selects one of several input signals and forwards it to a single output line.
- 2Both words are often abbreviated as MUX.
- 3Both words are used in digital circuits and telecommunications.
- 4Both words are also known as data selectors.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Multiplexor is more commonly used in digital circuits, while multiplexer is more commonly used in telecommunications.
- 2Function: Multiplexor is used to combine multiple signals into a single output, while multiplexer is used to transmit multiple signals over a single communication channel.
- 3Scope: Multiplexor is used for a narrower range of applications than multiplexer.
Remember this!
While multiplexor and multiplexer are synonyms that refer to a device that selects one of several input signals and forwards it to a single output line, they differ in their usage, function, scope, etymology, and spelling. Multiplexor is more commonly used in digital circuits to combine multiple signals into a single output, while multiplexer is more commonly used in telecommunications to transmit multiple signals over a single communication channel.
