ADAPTER CARD
DEFINITION
a circuit board that enhances the functions of a component of a system unit and/or provides connection to peripheral devices
sometimes called an expansion card or adapter board
Peripheral is a device that connects to the system unit and is controlled by a processor in a computer
examples
modem
video camera
scanner
printer
keyboard
microphone
speakers
can be inserted into an expansion slot or adapter card slot on a motherboard
TYPES OF ADAPTER CARDS
Sound
Video Capture
Video
Network
USB
MIDI
Bluetooth
Modem
to connect to Bluetooth devices such as Bluetooth mouse
enables Bluetooth connectivity
used in creating digital music
to connect musical instruments and similar devices such as electronic guitar or MIDI keyboard through a MIDI connector to a computer
allows a computer to send and receive data through telephone or cable lines
to connect to other computers and peripherals via a network cable
connects to a speaker or a microphone
connects to high-speed USB ports
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