Name: Ian James V.

Calanza BSIT-3A Subject: Mobile Computing

1. What is Multiplexing in Mobile Computing?

- Multiplexing in mobile computing refers to the technique of combining multiple data
streams or signals into a single transmission channel or medium. The purpose of multiplexing is
to efficiently utilize the available bandwidth and resources, enabling multiple users or devices to
share the same communication infrastructure without interfering with each other.

2. Who is the father of Multiplexing in telephony?

- The father of multiplexing in telephony is considered to be Alexander Graham Bell.
Bell's invention of the telephone in 1876 marked the beginning of modern
telecommunications. He made significant contributions to the development of multiplexing
techniques, particularly in the early days of telephone communication. One of Bell's notable
achievements was the invention of the harmonic telegraph, also known as the "harmonic
multiplexer," which allowed multiple telegraph signals to be transmitted simultaneously over a
single wire.

3. What are the four types of Multiplexing?

The four main types of multiplexing are:

 Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM): In FDM, the available bandwidth is divided

into multiple non-overlapping frequency bands, and each band is allocated to a
different communication channel. This allows multiple signals to be transmitted
simultaneously without interfering with each other. FDM is commonly used in
applications such as traditional analog television and radio broadcasting.
 Time Division Multiplexing (TDM): TDM divides the transmission channel into
sequential time slots, and each user or device is allocated one or more time slots for
data transmission. Users take turns transmitting their data during their designated
time slots, enabling multiple signals to share the same communication channel
without overlapping. TDM is widely used in digital communication systems, including
telecommunications networks and digital subscriber lines (DSL).
 Code Division Multiplexing (CDM): CDM assigns a unique code to each user or
data stream, and all users transmit simultaneously over the same frequency
spectrum. The receiver uses the appropriate decoding mechanism to extract the
intended data stream based on the assigned code. CDMA (Code Division Multiple
Access) is a popular example of CDM used in mobile communication systems.
 Space Division Multiplexing (SDM): SDM involves the allocation of separate
physical paths or spatial domains within the transmission medium to different users or
data streams. This can be achieved through techniques like multiple antennas (MIMO
- Multiple Input Multiple Output) or beamforming, allowing multiple users to transmit
simultaneously without interfering with each other. SDM is commonly used in wireless
communication systems to increase capacity and improve signal quality.