Multiplexing Circuit Switching

TDM and FDM

TDM: Divides the channel into time slots and then alternating between hosts.

FDM: Divides the channel into two or more non-overlapping frequency ranges.

TDM provides greater flexibility for bandwidth, but FDM has lower latency.

Examples

TDM: Lecture 2 Slide 6

FDM: Lecture 2 Slide 5