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.