ADAPTER CARD

DEFINITION

A circuit board that enhances the functions of a component of a system unit and provides connections to peripheral devices.

TYPES

Bluetooth

MIDI

Modem

Network

Sound

USB

Video

Video Capture

TYPES OF ADAPTER CARDS

BLUETOOTH

To connect to Bluetooth devices such as Bluetooth mouse

MIDI

i) to connect musical instruments such as electronic guitar or MIDI keyboard ii) used in creating digital music.

MODEM

allows a computer to send and receive data through telephone or cable lines.

NETWORK

To connect to other computers and peripherals via a network cable.

SOUND

To connects to speakers or microphone.

USB

To connects to high speed USB parts.

VIDEO

provides enhances graphics capabilities such as accelerated processing or the ability to connect a second monitor.

VIDEO CAPTURE

Connects to a digital video camera, television or DVD player and convert analog signals int digital form and compresses data.