An interface that uses multiple data circuits. Because it passes more data to a multifunctional device or printer per unit of time, it is faster. Though parallel ports are faster than serial ports, serial input can be used for distances up to 50’ versus 10’ for parallel input.
See IEEE1284] Parallel interface is a one or two-way interface that can transfer several different bits of information simultaneously. Transmission is several times faster via parallel than serial interface. Bi-directional parallel interfaces communicate in two different directions so they have the advantage of being able to let users know if something goes wrong during a job.
Allows external devices to be connected to the computer such as printer, external storage media and digital cameras. The data is transmitted parallel, that is, byte by byte (8 bits at once).
Refers to a type of information exchange that transmits characters along seven of eight data lines, one bit per line. In contrast, a serial interface transmits one character along one line, one bit at a time, making it much slower that a parallel interface.
a cheap way to make your printer print a lot faster than a serial line, and everyone's got a parallel port in their PC
An interface that is used for one-to-one connection between a computer and a printer. See also interface.
An interface that can handle a group of bits transmitted at the same time, by sending each bit over a separate wire. Probably the best known parallel interface of all is the one developed by Centronics, a printer manufacturer, that has 36 pins and can handle a byte of data at a time. The transmission of the data is controlled by a computer generated strobe pulse.
A port that transmits a number of bits at a time by means of multiple parallel channels. A common parallel interface used in personal computers has 36 channels; eight channels are used to transfer a byte of data at one time, and the other channels are for addressing, error correction, and other control signals.
An interface between a computer and a printer that enables the computer to send multiple bits of information to the printer simultaneously.
A multi-line channel that transfers several bits of information simultaneously. Eight parallel bits controlled and accessed simultaneously are considered a single X- bit parallel port.
This connection allows a computer to execute several tasks simultaneously. It is therefore very fast and used for the quick transmission of data (e.g. with printers, digital cameras, or external memory storage). The data is transmitted parallel, that is, byte by byte, 8 bits at once.
(Port parallˆle) : Interface allowing to exchange data in parallel mode : in this mode several bits are exchanged simultaneously, one on each data line. On a micro computer, used for example to connect a printer. To be opposed to " serial interface".
A connection between two pieces of hardware in which several data lines carry information at the same time. Compare with serial interface.
An interface between a computer and a printer in which the computer sends multiple bits of information to the printer simultaneously. Parallel and Centronics interfaces are the same type.
A computer interface in which several bits of information (usually one byte) are transmitted simultaneously.
A parallel (as opposed to serial) interface transfers all bits in a word simultaneously i.e. The parallel printer port on a personal computer. (A parallel port conforming to the quasi-standard called the Centronics Parallel Standard (there is no EIA standard). Originally a 36-pin connector, now more often a D-25 type connector.) See also: serial interface.
