A circuit board that provides additional capabilities for a computer; also called an expansion card.
A device that provides an interface between two dissimilar electronic devices. For example, the AC adapter modifies the power from the wall outlet for use by the computer.
A printed circuit board that plugs into a computer's expansion bus to provide added capabilities. Common adapters for the PC include display adapters, memory expansion adapters, input/output adapters that provide, serial, parallel, and games peorts, and other devices such as internal modesm, CD-ROMs, or network interface cards. One adapter can often support several different devices; for example, an I/O adapter may support one parallel port, a games or joystick port, and several serial ports. Some PC designs incorporate many of the functions previously performed by these individual adapters on the motherboard.
1. A device used to alter the use or functioning of a firearm. Most general use of an adapter permits the use of smaller caliber ammunition in a firearm designed for a larger caliber. See Chamber, Auxiliary. 2. A GRIP ADAPTER alters the size or shape of the handle portion of apistol or revolver. Most generally used where a handgun is used for target practice.
Also known as an add-on card, controller, expansion card, or I/O card. Adapters are installed in expansion slots to enhance the processing power of the computer or to communicate with other devices. Examples of adapters include asynchronous communication, floppy disk-controller, and expanded memory.
The device that connects a piece of equipment to the network and controls the electrical protocol for communication with that network; also called network interface card, or NIC.
A device that permits interconnection of two connectors or devices that do not directly match.
When two or more connectors do not mate physically, an adapter permits the connection to be made. There are hundreds of different combinations of adapters available.
An adapter is a term used to identify the computer card that fits into the computer bus. One type of adapter is a network interface card (NIC). A NIC provides a connection (interface) to the networking media for sending information across a network.
Card placed in a computer to allow connection to a network.
A printed circuit board that plugs into a computer's expansion bus to provide added capabilities. Common adapters include video adapters, joy-stick controllers, and I/O adapters, as well as other devices, such as internal modems, CD-ROMs, and network interface cards. One adapter can often support several different devices. Some of today's PC designs incorporate many of the functions previously performed by these individual adapters on the motherboard.(Ref: Dyson, Dictionary of Networking)
A device usually attached to the rear of connectors that provides for the attachment of harnessing components, such as strain-relief clamps, heat-shrinkable boots, and braid.
A device, which permits the use of ammunition other than the cartridge that the firearm was initially designed for, usually one single shot per barrel before reloading.
A device that provides connectivity between peripherals and the computer. Common adapters are network cards, video cards, and modems.
A device, usually in the form of a user interface card, that physically connects an endstation to the network medium; for example, twisted pair, coaxial, fiber.
A device that adds network functionality to your PC.
device that enables something to be used in a way different from that for which it was intended or makes different pieces of apparatus compatible
a basic card that has been tested and works fine in
a compact device that enables you to use DVI-A Connector or for a Dual-display
a device that each PC needs in order to be part of your home network
a device too, which is responsible for the speed on the SCSI bus
a mechanical part that connects the emulator to a target board
a miniature device that facilitates the connection of serial PDA devices to a Macintosh or PC USB port
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an easy, economical and reliable way to make this connection
an object that connects two classes that were designed in ignorance of each other, translating events issued by one into operations on the other
an open-standards approach that defines a standard programming method for implementing connectivity
a peripheral device and/or a specialized device driver that makes Linux accessible to a disabled user
a physical device like a Network card or a Modem
a program that tells Windows how to deal with a specific video card
a simple device that goes between the wall and your plug
a simple, inexpensive, and reliable way to make this connection
a slot in most laptops sometimes called a PC Card slot
An electronic card or that installs in a PC's PCI or ISA slot or plugs into a PC Card slot or USB port to expand the PC's functionality.
An adapter comes in many forms, but it's essentially a device that connects to or installs into your computer, adding a specific capability or feature. The most common example is a circuit board, such as a graphics card or a NIC, that installs into a PCI or other kind of expansion slot on a desktop computer's motherboard; it's also known as an expansion board. Then there are the credit-card sized modem, networking, and other adapters you can plug into your notebook's PC Card slot.
Holds your small picture storage device, so that you can insert it into a larger area on your computer and view the pictures from it.
a device that makes electric or mechanical connections between items not originally intended for use together.
An adapter is a representation of the physical point of attachment to a network segment. A LAN or WAN card is defined as one adapter. Adapters are also called network cards. Adapters are installed and configured through the Network Control Panel. Examples of adapters include Ethernet, FDDI, Token Ring, ISDN, Frame Relay, T1, and modem cards and devices. A complete list of supported adapters for Windows NT can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/hcl/default.asp
A device used to ensure an adequate connection between tip and reservoir
Also known as a network interface card (NIC). An expansion card or other device used to provide network access to a computer, printer, or other device.
A board installed in a computer system to provide network communication capabilities to and from that computer system. Also called a Network Interface Card (NIC).
A network interface card or external device that lets a PC connect to a network.
Device enabling different types or sizes of plugs to mate.
A device that serves as an interface between the system unit and a device attached to it, such as a SCSI Adapter. Often synonymous with expansion card, card, or board. Can also refer to a special type of connector.
A device that allows one system to connect to and work with another. An adapter is often a simple circuit that converts one set of signals to another; however, the term often refers to devices which are more accurately called "controllers."
A part that electrically or physically connects a device to a computer or to another device.
Connects and aligns the power end of an ANSI pump to the wet end.
A device that changes incoming signals or information from one characteristic to another, such as serial to parallel bit stream or different data transfer rates.
I/O hardware which provides a specific function or connectivity/bridging capability and which is accessed via a system bus. Also called a card controller, NIC, or an HBA. The adapter is typically accessed via programmed I/O and may be capable of generating interrupts or DMA activity (or be capable of being a DMA target).
Hardware installed in a PC or other computer and used to connect the computer to other hardware.
A hardware device that converts the timing and protocol of one bus or interface to another. Adapters are typically implemented as specialized hardware on system boards, or as add-in cards, to enable a computer system's processing hardware to access peripheral devices. An example adapter is a host Bus Adapter. Adapter is the preferred term in Fibre Channel contexts.
(1.) A mechanism for connecting two unlike parts or machines. (2.) A printed circuit card that modifies the system unit to allow it to operate in a particular way. See also communications adapter and card.
A device for making a connection when the threads do not match or when they are different sizes.
A piece of hardware that allows the user to connect an input and output port of different types.
Hardware installed on a network printer and used to connect it to a network. In this publication, the adapter is called a Network Interface Card, abbreviated as NIC.
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or adaptor n. A printed circuit board that enables a personal computer to use a peripheral device, such as a CD-ROM drive, modem, or joystick, for which it does not already have the necessary connections, ports, or circuit boards. Commonly, a single adapter card can have more than one adapter on it. Also called interface card. See also controller, expansion board, network adapter, port, video adapter.
A mechanism or device for attaching non-mating parts.
a device to provide connection between two other parts.
In fibre optics, a device for coupling two connectors.
Part of a socket used to "personalize" a socket to the dimensions of a specific package and to align the package I/O to the electrical contacts in the socket.
A mechanical termination device designed to align and join fiber optic connections.
A device used to interconnect two different connector types.
A standard term used as shorthand for network adapter card, sometimes also called a Network Interface Card (NIC).
An adapter is a device that allows a computer to "speak" the right language to connect to a home network. Examples are adapters that add wireless (802.11), Ethernet or powerline capabilities to a computer. Some connect to a free USB port while others can be internal cards. In most cases each computer you want to connect to a home network will need some kind of adapter.
A wireless device that provides an interface between client hardware and the airwaves.
Terminator used to align and join two fiber optic connectors.
Adapter may have multiple references when speaking about imaging technology. An adapter could be a lens adapter, a connector that changes the gender, or an interface that talks to a camera.
A union with different threads on each end; generally used to connect two different types of tubing together. [ see graphic
Used to insert a smaller storage device into a larger slot in a computer or other device.
Connector mechanism to join parts of differing sizes.
A short, two-sided connector used to join connectors from different families. It is primarily used to connect a cable (with a connector from one family) to a cable or component (with a connector from a different family).
(1) A printed circuit board that fits into a slot in a computer to enable it to perform a particular function; for example, to connect the computer to a network. See also NIC.(2) A connector that joins cables and devices that have dissimilar interface pin or signal configurations.
A device, mechanism or fitting used to mate two parts of different design, shape or size to each other. A socket adapter permits the use of a 3/8-inch drive ratchet with a 1/2 inch drive socket. The fitting hasa female 3/8-inch square on one side into which the ratchet drive fits, and a male 1/2 inch square on the other side onto which the drive socket slides.
connector that enables different parts or devices to fit or function together.
A mechanical device for connecting two different parts.
Lower section of a die on which the part nests. Also called a boss, die post, horn, locator, master, master adapter, master plug, riser, and stool. (2) A device for connecting two parts of an apparatus not originally intended.
A device intended to alter the use or functioning of a gun to permit practice with smaller, less expensive ammunition. Sometimes called a subcalibre tube with the Morris tube being a well known example.
A convertor. Cable adapters convert between types of signals or physical connectors, whereas video adapters turn the computer's VRAM into images on the monitor.
An adapter or adaptor is a device used to match the or electrical characteristics of two different things so that a connection may be made between them.