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2.6 Adapter Cards - Coggle Diagram
2.6 Adapter Cards
Types of adapter cards
Bluetooth
- Enables Bluetooth connectivity
- To connect to Bluetooth devices such as Bluetooth mouse
MIDI
Function
- To connect musical instrument and similar devices such as electronic guitar or MIDI keyboard through a MIDI connector to a computer
Modem
Function
- alows a computer to send and receive data through telephone or cable lines
M-2 SSD
Function
- To supports PCIE M.2 SSD such as M.2 PCIE-based SSDs, M.2 SATA-based SSDs and mSATA SSD
Types of adapter cards
Network
Function
- to connect to other computers and peripherals via a network cable
Wireless Network card
Function
- Enable wireless connectivity
- To connect to others computer / devices wirelessly.
Sound
Function
- Connects to speakers or a microphone
USB
Function
- Connects to high speed USB ports
Video
Video
Function
- Provides enhanced graphics capabilities, such as accelerated processing or the ability to connect a second monitor
Video Capture
Function
- Connects to a digital video camera, television or DVD player and convert the analog signals into digital form and compresses the data
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 is device that connects to the system unit and is controlled by a processor in a computer
Examples of peripheral : modem, printer, scanner, keyboard, video camera, microphone and speakers