ADAPTER CARDS
DEFINITION OF ADAPTER CARD
Peripheral is a device that connects to the system unit and is controlled by a processor in a computer.
A circuit board that enhances the functions of a component of a system unit and or provides connections to peripheral devices.
EXAMPLES OF PERIPHERALS; modem,printer,scanner,keyboard ,video camera ,microphone and speakers
Adapter cards can be inserted into an expansion slot or adapter card slot on a motherboard.
TYPES OF ADAPTER CARD
//Bluetooth //MIDI //Modem //Network //Sound //USB //Video //Video camera
FUNCTION OF THE TYPES OF ADAPTER CARDS
BLUETOOTH
Enables Bluetooth connectivity.
MIDI
Connects to musical instruments such as electronic guitar.
MODEM
Connects to transmission media such as telephone lines or cable television lines.
Network
To connect to other computers and peripherals via a network cable.
Sound
Connects to speakers or a microphone.
USB
Connects to high sped USB ports.
Video
VIDEO CARD Provides enhanced graphic capabilities , such as accelerated processing or the ability to connect a second monitor.
VIDEO CAPTURE CARD Connects to a digital video camera , television or DVD and convert the analog signals into digital form and data compresses the data.
Today's computer support plug and play technology which means the computer computer automatically can recognize peripheral devices as user install them.
Plug and play support means user can plug in a deices and then immediately begin using it.
