What is Differential signaling?

Signaling that sends opposite signals on two wires and represents 0 and 1 by their voltage difference. Noise picked up equally on both cancels, allowing fast transmission with small swings.

Field: I/O Interfaces & Buses

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  1. Why do high-speed serial links use differential signaling, sending opposite signals on two wires?

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