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2.6 ADAPTER CARDS - Coggle Diagram
2.6 ADAPTER CARDS
DEFINITION OF ADAPTER CARD
A circuit board that enhances the functions of a component of a system unit and/or provides connections to peripheral devices.
TYPES OF ADAPTER CARDS
bluetooth
MIDI
modem
network
sound
USB
video
video capture
FUNCTION OF ADAPTER CARDS
BLUETOOTH
Enables Bluetooth connectivity.
MIDI
to connect musical instruments and similar devices such as electronic guitar or MIDI keyboard through a MIDI connector to a computer
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
Connects to speakers or a microphone.
USB
Connects to high-speed USB ports.
VIDEO
Provides enhanced 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 the analog signals into digital form and compresses the data.