What is the difference between a MUX and a BUS?

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Accepted Answer

Mux is a device that selects one of several input signals and forwards the selected input into a single line. Bus is a communication system that transfers data between components.

Mux is used to select one of several input signals and forward it to a single output line
Bus is used to transfer data between components in a computer system
Mux is a hardware device while bus is a communication system
Mux is used in digital circuits while bus is used in computer architecture
Examples of mux include multiplexer ICs, demultiplexer ICs, and analog switches. Examples of bus include PCI bus, USB bus, and ISA bus.

Accepted Answer

BUS:
1. It combines input signals of different datatype and transfer the data to output signals.
2. In code BUS converts as structure.
3. Can change the order of the signals.
4. It supports matrix inputs.

MUX:
1. It combines input signals of same datatype and transfer the data to output signals.
2. In code BUS converts as array.
3. Can not change the order of the signals.
4. It does not supports matrix inputs.