Experiment – 2

Aim: To perform Time Division Multiplexed Pulse Code Modulation transmission and
reception.

Apparatus: 2153 and 2154 with power supply cord, CRO with connecting probe and
connecting cords.

Theory:

Time Division Multiplexing:

Time division multiplexing is a technique of transmitting more than one information on the
same channel. As can be noticed from the figure below the samples consists of short pulses
followed by another pulse after a long time intervals. This no-activity time intervals can be
used to include samples from the other channels as well. This means that several
information signals can be transmitted over a single channel by sending samples from
different information sources at different moments in time. This technique is known as time
division multiplexing or TDM. TDM is widely used in digital communication systems to
increase the efficiency of the transmitting medium. TDM can be achieved by electronically
switching the samples such that they inter leave sequentially at correct instant in time
without mutual interference.

The switches S1 & S2 are rotating in the shown direction in a synchronized manner, where
S1 is sampling channel to the transmission media. The timing of the two switches is very
important to ensure that the samples of one channel are received only by the corresponding
channel at the receiver. This synchronization between S1 & S2 must be established by some
means for reliable communication. One such method is to send synchronization code
(information) along itself to the transmitter all the time.

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 Principle of 4-Channel TDM System

Bit 0: This bit is reserved for the synchronization information generated by the Pseudo
random sync code generator block more about its operation in the later section. When the
Pseudo Random Sync Code is switched OFF a '0' is transmitted.

Bit 1 to 7: These carry a 7 bit data word corresponding to the last sample taken from the
analog channel CH.I Remember that the TechBook transmits lowest significant bit (LSB) first.
This time interval during which the coded information regarding the analog information is
transmitted is called as the timeslot. Since the present timeslot corresponds to channel 0 it
is known as timeslot 0.

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Bit 8 to 14: This timeslot termed as timeslot 1 contains the 7 bit word corresponding to the
last sample taken of analog channel1. As with channel 0 the least significant bit is
transmitted first. The receiver requires two signals for its correct operation & reliable
communication, namely.

CH-I Sampling Signal & Sample CH-II Sampling Signal & Sample

And Hold Output in Dual Mode and Hold Output in Dual Mode

CH-I input and Sample and hold output CH-II input and Sample and hold output

When only one input signal is present when only one input signal is present

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Output Waveforms at Low Pass filters of Tx clock input TP45 of Scientech

Scientech 2154 when connected in 3 wire link 2153 and Regenerated clock of

with input as 2 KHz on both channels. Scientech 2154

Low pass filter input CH I & low pass filter Low pass filter output CH I & low pass filter

input CH II of Scientech 2154 when output CH II of Scientech 2154 when

connected in 2 wire link with input as connected in 2 wire link with input as 2 KHz

2 KHz on both channels on both channels when sync is removed

Result: TDM-PCM Transmission and Reception is done.

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Viva Voce Questions:

1. Write the advantages of TDM?

• 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.

2. What is Crosstalk?

Crosstalk is any phenomenon by which a signal transmitted on one circuit or channel of a

transmission system creates an undesired effect in another circuit or channel.

3. When do you prefer TDM to FDM?

It is employed when the transmission medium data rate quantity is higher than the data
rate requisite of the transmitting and receiving devices.

4. Define the term ‘Frame’ in case of TDM?

A frame is a cyclically repeated data block that consists of a fixed number of time slots

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