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

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to connect to Bluetooth devices such as Bluetooth mouse

enables Bluetooth connectivity

sound-card

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

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

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to connect to other computers and peripherals via a network cable

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connects to a speaker or a microphone

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connects to high-speed USB ports

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

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