computer circuit

/kəmˌpjudər ˌsʌrkət/

Other forms: computer circuits

Definitions of computer circuit

1. noun

   a circuit that is part of a computer
   types:

   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