Definitions
- Referring to the process of combining multiple communication channels into a single high-capacity channel. - Talking about the method of connecting two or more private branch exchanges (PBXs) to form a larger network. - Describing the process of interconnecting switches and routers to create a larger network.
- Referring to the process of combining multiple signals into a single signal for transmission over a shared medium. - Talking about the method of transmitting multiple data streams over a single communication channel. - Describing the process of combining multiple voice or data channels into a single high-speed channel.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve combining multiple channels or signals into a single entity.
- 2Both are used to increase the capacity or efficiency of communication networks.
- 3Both are used in telecommunications and computer networking.
- 4Both can be used to reduce costs by minimizing the number of physical connections required.
- 5Both require specialized equipment and protocols to implement.
What is the difference?
- 1Purpose: Trunking is primarily used to connect multiple private branch exchanges (PBXs) or switches to form a larger network, while multiplexing is used to combine multiple signals or data streams for transmission over a shared medium.
- 2Scope: Trunking typically involves connecting devices within a single organization or network, while multiplexing can be used across different networks or service providers.
- 3Method: Trunking involves creating a single high-capacity channel by combining lower-capacity channels, while multiplexing involves combining multiple signals or data streams into a single signal.
- 4Application: Trunking is commonly used in voice communications, while multiplexing is used in both voice and data communications.
- 5Protocol: Trunking typically uses proprietary protocols specific to the manufacturer or service provider, while multiplexing uses standardized protocols such as Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) or Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM).
Remember this!
Trunking and multiplexing are both methods of combining multiple channels or signals into a single entity to increase the capacity or efficiency of communication networks. However, the difference between trunking and multiplexing lies in their purpose, scope, method, application, and protocol.
