serieel

Serieel refers to a method of data transmission or processing where information is sent or handled one element at a time, in a sequence. This is in contrast to parallel transmission or processing, where multiple elements are sent or handled simultaneously. In the context of data communication, serial transmission involves sending bits of data one after another over a single communication channel. This is commonly used for long-distance communication as it requires fewer wires. Examples include USB (Universal Serial Bus), Ethernet, and serial ports found on older computers.

In computing, serial processing refers to the execution of instructions or the processing of data in a sequential order. Each operation must be completed before the next one can begin. This is the fundamental model for most processors, though modern CPUs employ various techniques to improve performance by overlapping or executing instructions in a non-strict order when possible, while still maintaining the logical serial order of program execution. Serial processing can be simpler to implement and debug than parallel processing. The term can also apply to how data is stored or accessed, such as reading data from a hard drive one sector at a time.