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computer circuit

DEFINITIONS OF: computer circuit

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n a circuit that is part of a computer

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gate, logic gate
a computer circuit with several inputs but only one output that can be activated by particular combinations of inputs
integrated circuit, microcircuit
a microelectronic computer circuit incorporated into a chip or semiconductor; a whole system rather than a single component
interface, port
(computer science) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially a computer and a hard disk drive or other peripherals)
module
computer circuit consisting of an assembly of electronic components (as of computer hardware)
printed circuit
computer circuit consisting of an electronic sub-assembly; copper conductors are laminated on an insulating board or card and circuit components are inserted into holes and dip soldered
AND circuit, AND gate
a circuit in a computer that fires only when all of its inputs fire
add-in, board, card, circuit board, circuit card, plug-in
a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities
NAND circuit, NAND gate
a logic gate that produces an output that is the inverse of the output of an AND gate
OR circuit, OR gate
a gate circuit in a computer that fires when any of its inputs fire
parallel interface, parallel port
an interface between a computer and a printer where the computer sends multiple bits of information to the printer simultaneously
serial port
an interface (commonly used for modems and mice and some printers) that transmits data a bit at a time
SCSI, small computer system interface
interface consisting of a standard port between a computer and its peripherals that is used in some computers
X-OR circuit, XOR circuit, XOR gate
gate for exclusive OR; a circuit in a computer that fires only if only one of its inputs fire
Type of:
circuit, electric circuit, electrical circuit
an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
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