peripheral data-processing device

  • 1data processor — noun a machine for performing calculations automatically • Syn: ↑computer, ↑computing machine, ↑computing device, ↑electronic computer, ↑information processing system • Derivationally related forms: ↑compute ( …

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  • 2peripheral device — noun (computer science) electronic equipment connected by cable to the CPU of a computer disk drives and printers are important peripherals • Syn: ↑peripheral, ↑computer peripheral • Topics: ↑computer science, ↑computing …

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  • 3Data system — A data system is a term used to refer to an organised collection of symbols and processes that may be used to operate on such symbols [1][2]. Any organised collection of symbols and symbol manipulating operations can be considered a data system.… …

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  • 4Data transmission — Data transmission, digital transmission, or digital communications is the physical transfer of data (a digital bit stream) over a point to point or point to multipoint communication channel. Examples of such channels are copper wires, optical… …

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  • 5computer peripheral — noun (computer science) electronic equipment connected by cable to the CPU of a computer disk drives and printers are important peripherals • Syn: ↑peripheral, ↑peripheral device • Topics: ↑computer science, ↑computing …

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  • 6Central processing unit — CPU redirects here. For other uses, see CPU (disambiguation). An Intel 80486DX2 CPU from above An Intel 80486DX2 from below …

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  • 7Computer data storage — 1 GB of SDRAM mounted in a personal computer. An example of primary storage …

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  • 8computing device — noun a machine for performing calculations automatically • Syn: ↑computer, ↑computing machine, ↑data processor, ↑electronic computer, ↑information processing system • Derivationally related forms: ↑compute ( …

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  • 9information processing system — noun a machine for performing calculations automatically • Syn: ↑computer, ↑computing machine, ↑computing device, ↑data processor, ↑electronic computer • Derivationally related forms: ↑compute ( …

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  • 10input/output device — ▪ computer technology also known as  computer peripheral        any of various devices (including sensors) used to enter information and instructions into a computer for storage or processing and to deliver the processed data to a human operator… …

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