Advantages:
There are some advantages of time division multiplexing which are given below,
- Time division multiplexing systems are more flexible than frequency division multiplexing.
- Time division multiplexing circuitry is not complex.
- Problem of cross talk is not severe.
- Full available channel bandwidth can be utilized for each channel.
Disadvantage:
There are some disadvantages of time division multiplexing which are given below,
- Synchronization is required in time division multiplexing.
- Complex to implement.
- Due to slow narrowband fading, all the TDM channels may get wiped out.
Applications:
There are some applications of time division multiplexing which are given below,
- It used in ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) telephone lines.
- It is used in PSTN (public switched telephone network).
- It is used for some telephone system.
- It is used in wire line telephone lines.
