What Is an Adapter Card?
An adapter card is an expansion board inserted into the expansion slot of a computer to add functionality.
It is composed of connectors, chipsets, memory, and other components, facilitating communication with devices and data processing. Adapter cards transmit and receive data between devices and the computer bus, expanding functionality. They are used in computers, servers, embedded systems, among others, to expand functionality by inserting them into the computer’s expansion slots.
The operation proceeds as follows: when the adapter card is inserted, power is supplied, and the chipset is initialized. Connection with the device is established, enabling data transmission. Key features include expandability, versatility, cost-effectiveness, and ease of upgrade.