2.6 ADAPTER CARD

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.

PERIPHERAL

A device that connects to the system
unit and is controlled by a processor in a computer.

EXAMPLES

modem, printer, scanner, keyboard, video camera, microphone or speakers.

TYPES OF ADAPTER CARDS

  1. BLUETOOTH

To connect to Bluetooth devices such as Bluetooth mouse.

  1. MIDI

To connect musical instruments and similar devices such as electronic guitar or MIDI keyboard through a MIDI connector to a computer

  1. NETWORK
  1. MODEM

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

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

  1. SOUND
  1. USB
  1. VIDEO

Connects to speakers or a microphone.

Connects to high- speed USB ports.

  1. VIDEO CAPTURE

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

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