ADAPTER CARD

DEFINITION OF ADAPTER CARD

TYPES OF ADAPTER CARDS

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

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Sound

USB

Network

Video

Modem

MIDI

Bluetooth

Video Capture

Function

Function

Function

Enables Bluetooth connectivity

To connect to Bluetooth devices such as Bluetooth mouse

to connect musical instruments through MIDI connector

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

Function

To connect to other computers and peripherals via a network cable

Function

Function

Connects to high-speed USB ports

Function

Provides enhanced graphics capabilities, such as accelerated processing or the ability to connect a second monitor

Function

Connects to a digital video camera, television or DVD player and convert the analog signals into digital form and compressess the data

Connects to speakers or a microphone