A port that synchronizes and manages asynchronous communication between the computer and devices such as serial printers, modems, and other computers.

The doorway through which your modem, mouse and other such devices are connected to your computer. Also known as COM ports. Distinct from PARALLEL POERTS ( usually used with printers ) which transmit data over several channels simultaneously.

A comparatively old interface for connecting devices to the computer that allows the transfer of relatively little data in a given amount of time. The serial port is mainly used with mice and external modems, but it is also sometimes used with digital cameras to transfer picture files.

A computer input/output port that transmits data sequentially, one bit at a time. The serial ports on the back of your computer are the DB-9 and DB-25 Male connections. (DB connectors are the 'D-shaped' ports).

A connector for peripheral devices that receive data in serial format.

n. An access point through which a computer transmits or receives data, one bit at a time.

The port in which serial devices are connected to the computer. Such devices typically include mice, keyboards, modems, and some printers.

The serial port is a type of connection on PCs that is used for peripherals ...

A computer interface that communicates with an external device such as a printer. In serial mode, data is sent one bit at a time through one wire. Serial transfer is slower than parallel, but can be accomplished effectively over much longer distances, i.e. 20 feet or more.

A port or interface used for serial communication. It can only transfer one bit at a time. Used for modems, mice and occasionally, printers.

A port through which only one unit of data can pass at a time on a single wire. Contrast with Parallel Port.

The "male" connector (usually DB-9 or DB-25) on the back of your computer. It sends out data one bit at a time. It is used by modems and, in years past, for daisy-wheel and other printers. The other port on your computer is the parallel port, which is a "female" connector. It is used for printers, backup systems, and mini-networking (LANs). See also COM.

A direct link with the microcomputer's bus that facilitates the serial transmission of data.

Different for PC and Mac. Round thingy that many printers plug into on a Mac. Rectangular thingy that modems, and only weird printers plug into for PC's.

A port on the PC that handles a data stream in a serial mode. That is, the data is sent out or received one bit at a time on a single line or connector pin. Other lines or pins may be used for handshaking or data transfer control. A serial port is normally set up to operate in a bidirectional data transfer mode using two data lines (one for each direction of data flow).

An obsolete standardised port for connecting peripherals to the computer.

A port on the back of most computers that glucose meters can use to transfer glucose readings to the computer. Serial Ports have nine pins.

An electrical connection to a computer through which data is transmitted in series, one bit after another.

A connection point on the computer that allows you to connect peripheral devices. Your mouse is probably connected to a serial port.

The serial port is into which an external modem, or sometimes the mouse, is plugged. This is a part of the hardware. See inside the case.

(Or "com port") A connector on a computer to which you can attach a serial line connected to peripherals which communicate using a serial (bit-stream) protocol. The most common type of serial port is a 25-pin D-type connector carrying RS-232 signals. Smaller connectors (e.g. 9-pin D-type) carrying a subset of RS-232 are often used on personal computers. The serial port is usually connected to an integrated circuit called a UART which handles the conversion between serial and parallel data.

A port that allows the computer to communicate with peripheral devices such as mice and modems. Serial ports send or receive data one bit at a time over a one-way wire.

A data I/O port linking the computer to other computers or devices. Also referred to as RS-232C or COM port.

A port on computer equipment that enables asynchronous transmission of data characters one bit at a time. Also called a communication port.

A port typically identified within the operating environment as a COM (communications) port. It allows bit-by-bit transmission of data.

an interface (commonly used for modems and mice and some printers) that transmits data a bit at a time

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a general-purpose interface that can be used for almost any type of device such as modem, mouse, and some printers

a nine-pin port that was used to connect things like mice and external modems

an input/output connection on the computer that lets you communicate with other devices in a serial fashion, with data bits flowing on a single pair of wires

a single device, which sits on the system I/O bus

a traditional connector, once used primarily by modems and other small peripherals

a type of interface that connects a device to the system unit by transmitting data only one bit at a time

Interface that transfers data one bit at a time.

Hardware interface used to connect modems and mice to a computer; serial ports come in USB 9 or USB 25 pin varieties.

Standard, but extremely slow, connection port found on most computers. Also called RS-232. Both Macintosh and PC computers can have serial ports.

A connector at the hack of a PC that can connect devices, such as modems and palmtops.

An outlet on the workstation to which you connect external serial devices.

Port, usually on the back of a computer, used for transmitting data over a single pathway one bit at a time, as opposed to parallel.

A connection that is used for serial communication. It transfers only one bit at a time and can be used for modems, mice and occasionally printers.

Connector on a computer that can be used to communicate to other serial devices such as a modem.

An input/output channel for serial data communication. A serial port is the connection point on a computer where you connect a serial device to the system, such as a mouse or external modem. Serial ports are typically identified as communication (COM) ports. Most computers come with two serial ports, and many have the capacity to accommodate four or more.

The port that allows computers to connect directly to other computers and communicate. These were used primarily before network technology became popular and are no longer in wide use.

a physical connection on a computer used to connect output devices. Data is transmitted as individual bits sent one at a time over a single wire. Typically used to connect a modem or a mouse.

Communications path through which data is transferred in bytes. Only one wire each is available for transmitted and received data; character bits are sent sequentially between two nodes, one at a time.

A socket for plugging devices into the computer (not the same as USB). Most PCs have two, called COM1 and COM2. Most often used to plug in a modem or mouse; however, on many modern computers a modem is built into the computer as an expansion card, and the mouse has its own separate port.

A small rectangular port about 2cm long with 9 pins sticking out mainly used for programming devices - data capture/transfer & controlling external devices such as robots.

Sends data in a serial stream, typically to a modem.

Serial ports are used for non-demanding communications between your computer and other external devices (example: modems, printers, digital cameras, etc.). Serial ports operate at speeds up to 115Kbps (115,000 bits per second).

A socket on a computer intended for the connection of modems. Increasingly being replaced by the USB port or even an Internet connection.

Serial ports are generally used to pass information one way to your computer. Your mouse and keyboard use Serial ports as no information is passed back to the mouse or keyboard, as opposed to Parallel ports which pass information back to the devices.

Also known as a communications port or COM port. The serial port is a location for sending and receiving serial data transmissions. These ports are known by the names COM1, COM2, COM3, and COM4.

The physical computer connection through which serial data enters and leaves.

A computer I/O (input/output) port through which the computer communicates with the external world. The standard serial port is RS-232 based and allows bidirectional communication on a relatively simple wire connection as data flow serially.

The interface on a computer that allows asynchronous transfer of data one bit at a time. Serial port on a PC usually follows RS-232C standard and has DB-9 or DB-25 male connector. Also known as communication or COM port. See picture. Also see parallel port.

A jack that sends out or receives digital data one bit after another, through a single pin.

This is the communications port on your computer: it's also called the COM or RS-232 port.

Socket at the back of a PC for connecting peripherals.

An interface that can be used for serial communication, in which only 1bit is transmitted at a time. The standard serial port uses RS-232 or RS-422 protocols.

A type of socket on a computer used to connect a modem, mouse, scanner, or other serial interface device to the computer.

Any connection point where peripheral devices are attached to a computer.

An older type of port used significantly for the past 20 years.

A socket on a computer that is used to connect a modem, mouse, scanner, or serial printer. Sometimes two computers are connected together by their serial ports to send data between them. A serial port sends information through a cable one bit at a time, whereas a parallel port sends eight bits at a time along parallel wires. A parallel port sends data faster but a serial port is reliable for transmission over a longer distance.

data port/connection standard that is usually used to connect modems and mice. It comes in 9- and 25-pin varieties, both of which effectively function the same way. Serial ports are largely being eliminated in favor of much faster USB and FireWire connection standards.

A data I/O port on the computer enabling other devices or computers to link with the computer. Also referred to as RS–232C or COM port.

A connector on the back of the workstation through which data flows to and from a serial device.

An I/O port often used to connect an external modem to your computer.

An I/O port used most often to connect a modem to your computer. You can usually identify a serial port on your computer by its 9-pin connector.

An input/output plug on a computer that sends and receives data one bit at a time. Parallel ports send and receive data eight bits at a time (one byte). Serial ports are typically used for modems.

A variety of devices attach to a computer via the serial port. On a PC, the port provides a connection for a mouse, a modem and other types of input devices. Apple's Macintosh machines commonly use the serial port for a printer Connection.

A port on the computer responsible for transmitting asynchronous data. These ports are 9 pin male ports referred to as COM1, COM2, COM3, COM4.

A connection on a device for serial communication. Identified in DOS as COM1 - COM4.

A port on the computer which synchronizes data between the computer and external devices such as modems or serial printers, one bit at a time. (7/96)

The place on your computer where you can plug in a serial line. Server - A computer that provides a service to other computers on a network or across the Internet.

A port found on most computers through which data flows to and from a serial device. Typically used for low speed communications to peripherals.

The circuits and connector that let your computer communicate with serial devices such as printers, modems, plotters, mice, and custom laboratory equipment. (Also called a COM or communications port.)

A port on the back of the computer usually used by the modem or the mouse.

One of several kinds of connectors found on the back of computers used to connect peripherals. Peripherals that connect to serial ports include external modems, ISDN terminal adapters and mice.

A computer interface for connecting to external drives where data is transferred serially.

A port that transmits data a bit at a time, used for modems, mice, certain printers and communication devices. Source: Microsoft's New Computer Users Glossary

computer connector used to communicate to other serial devices such as a modem, the most common of which is an RS-232.

A connector on PC peripherals and networking devices that is used to perform serial communication. Serial communication is one of the data transfer methods utilized by computers and their peripherals. In serial communication, one bit of data is transmitted at a time through one signal line. This scheme has been standardized by EIA (Electronic Industries Association), and the RS-232C standard is now most widely used. Most computers today are equipped with one or more RS-232C ports, and they are used to establish connections between the computers and their peripherals including printers, modems and scanners. The RS-422 standard is an enhanced version of the RS-232C, and Macintosh computers are equipped with this port. The RS-422 provides downward compatibility to all RS-232C products. Other serial interfaces available today include the IrDA, USB and IEEE1394 standards.

A port that transmits data one bit at a time. These ports are used for peripherals, such as mice and other input devices.

A socket on a computer which is usually used to connect a modem, mouse, scanner, or serial printer.

This is the 9 or 15 D-type connector at the rear of the computer that serial peripheral devices like mice, modems, early printers, bar code readers etc. can be connected to. Modern computers may either use a high speed serial bus containing a 16550 family of serial port chips or even use USB. See also Mouse, Modems, Printers, Peripherals and USB.

One of several kinds of connectors found on the back of computers used to connect peripheral devices such as external modems and mice.

A nine- or 25- pin male port found on the back of a computer, which, via an RS-232C cable, connects to the serial port on a modem. Most computers have two serial ports, COM1 and COM2. A computer's serial ports are run by UART chips, which come in different speeds.

A data pathway that is usually used to connect modems and mice. Comes in 9- and 25-pin varieties, which are the same.

A communication interface using one data line with all data bits transferred sequentially, one at a time. See also RS-232.

One of the external ports on a PC. Most PCs have two external serial ports. These are typically used to connect a mouse or modem.

A male 9-pin or 25-pin port on a computer system used by slower I/O devices such as a mouse or modem. Data travels serially, one bit at a time through the port. Serial ports are sometimes configured as COM1, COM2, COM3 or COM4.

A port used for serial transmission of data; bits are transmitted one bit after the other over a single wire.

A full-duplex channel that sends and receives data at the same time. It consists of three wires, two that that move data one bit at a time in opposite directions and a third wire that is a common signal ground wire.

The Serial Port facilitates asynchronous (two way) data transmission. It is also known as a communication port or COM port. A computer can have up to 4 serial ports but because each pair calls on the same hardware resources, you can only use two at a time.

an interface, that can be used for serial communication, in which only 1 bit is transmitted at a time. A serial port is a general-purpose interface that can be used for almost any type of device, including modems, mice, and printers (although most printers are connected to a parallel port). This technology is being replaced by USB and firewire technology.

Part of a computer where you can connect devices, such as a mouse or modem.

A communications port used to connect peripherals such as modems and mice.

The 9 or 25 pin ports on PC's that are used for connecting external devices to the computer, such as modems; also known as COM ports.

Used for transfering data one bit at a time.

A SCSI interface.

A port that enables you to connect external devices such as digital cameras and modems to your computer. A serial connection is a slow method of downloading images from a camera to a computer.

A port , or interface , that can be used for serial communication, in which only 1 bit is transmitted at a time.

Connection point for peripheral devices (such as a printer) to be attached to a computer, through which data transmission occurs one bit at a time.

A data transfer method used to connect a peripheral, such as a digital camera, to a computer. The serial connection will allow the peripheral to transfer data to the computer and vice versa.

An input/output connection on the computer that allows it to communicate with other devices in a serial fashion-data bits flowing on a single pair of wires.  The serial port is used with RS-232 protocol.

A serial port is an input/output port of a computer used to connect a serial device with a serial interface. Earlier computers used the serial port for the mouse and printers. Computers now use USB ports instead of serial ports.

A serial port is an asynchronous communication channel or address to which a peripheral device such as a modem, a character printer, or a mouse, can be connected. Serial ports are also referred to as COM ports, (COM1, COM2, etc.) With serial communications, bits of data are transmitted one at a time over a single line as opposed to parallel communications where multiple wires in the cable allow data to be sent in multiple bits. Serial interfaces are also called RS-232.

An interface on a computer that supports transmission of a single bit at a time; can be used for connecting almost any type of external device including a mouse, a modem, or a printer (although most printers are connected to a parallel port). On personal computers, most serial ports use an RS-232C or RS-422 type connector.

In computing, a character is represented by a binary number (byte), typically made up of eight binary digits (bits). A serial port is a connector where information is made available and can be read one binary digit (or bit) at a time. Therefore 8 bits need to be read in order to obtain each character. See also parallel port.

A very slow port on the computer used mainly by modems. Many digital cameras come equipped with cable to download images through this port but it's slow! Both parallel and USB ports are faster connections.

A link between a microcomputer and a peripheral device through which data is transmitted.

A socket that receives a standard connector and protocol connecting external devices to a computer's serial interface.

An interface on the computer that allows asynchronous transmission of data characters one bit at a time. Also called a communication or COM port. See also: communication port; port

a port that allows data to be transmitted in a series (one after the other), such as the printer and modem ports on a Mac.

hardware interface (plug) for attaching modems, other computers etc. Also allows devices such as switches or overlay keyboards to communicate with the computer. Sometimes called a comm port.

The place on the back of your computer where you plug in your modem. Also called a communications port or comm port.

A socket at the back of a computer used for connecting peripheral devices such as a mouse, keyboard or scanner.

In computing, a serial port is a serial communication physical interface through which information transfers in or out one bit at a time (contrast parallel port). Throughout most of the history of personal computers, data transfer through serial ports connected the computer to devices such as terminals or modems. Mice, keyboards, and other peripheral devices also connected in this way.