A printed circuit board which is installed in a PC. It provides the communications interface to the network. Also referred to as a NIM (Network Interface Module). See also NIC (Network Interface Card).
Physical interface card that supports a particular device and its use of a particular technology. For example, an ATM network adapter enables a computer to connect to an ATM network.
a peripheral (add-on device) designed to send and receive networking signals (communications) through an ethernet cable
A circuit board that can be inserted into a computer to provide optional functions, such as an interface for a hard disk or additional memory.
A circuit board that plugs into a computer's expansion bus and gives the computer additional capabilities.
Installable card to upgrade the PC with new features
In order to connect a computer to peripheral devices, an adapter card is often required. The adapter plugs into the computer's bus, and connects the system's data path to the peripheral.
Printed circuit board, typically installed within a computer or controller, used to transfer data between a bus and a device. See Opto 22 adapter cards used with controllers. See adapter cards for use in computers (and standalone cards).
An electronics board installed in a PC, which provides a network interface to and from that computer. Also called a network interface card (NIC).
Circuit board or other hardware that provides the physical interface to a communications network; an electronics board installed in a computer that provides network communication capabilities to and from that computer; a card that connects the DTE to the network. Also called a "network interface card" (NIC). See also data terminal equipment and network interface card.
A card (usually PCI or ISA) installed in a computer that provides network communication capabilities to and from that computer. Also called a "network interface card" (NIC). See also data terminal equipment and network interface card.
An expansion card that plugs into an expansion-card connector on the computer's system board. An adapter card adds some specialized function to the system by providing an interface between the expansion bus and a peripheral device. Examples of adapter cards include network cards, sound cards, and SCSI adapters.
Circuit board used in expansion slots. Also known as expansion cards.