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A port that transmits data eight bits at a time?

A port that handles more than one data bit at a time is a parallel port. The most common example is the printerport (LPT) found on most older computers. The port is designed to transmit and receive 8 bits at a time. Parallel ports are less common on modern computers as the USB port has now replaced it for the majority of applications.


Is VGA port a serial port?

No. VGA port is not either serial or parallel port. It is a different interface. If you need a serial output, you need a VGA to serial converter.


What is the difference between a serial port and a parallel port?

Parallel ports are easy to program and faster compared to the serial ports. But main disadvantage is it needs more number of transmission lines. Because of this reason parallel ports are not used in long distance communications. Let us know the basic difference between working of parallel port and serial port. In serial ports, there will be two data lines: One transmission and one receive line. To send a data in serial port, it has to be sent one bit after another with some extra bits like start bit, stop bit and parity bit to detect errors. But in parallel port, all the 8 bits of a byte will be sent to the port at a time and a indication will be sent in another line. There will be some data lines, some control and some handshaking lines in parallel port. If three bytes of data 01000101 10011100 10110011 is to be sent to the port, parallel port communication is faster then serial port.


How many bits can a serial port send and receive at a time using how many wires?

In a serial connection, at any given time in one direction r the other, data is transferred across only one wire, one bit at a time. The usual example of a serial connection, DB-9, uses two wires, but still keeps to this rule.


How does computer send data through serial port?

how does computer send data through serial port?

Related Questions

How many bits does a serial port receives at a time?

five times


Which port is used to transmit slow data over long distances?

Serial ports


What is faster serial port or parallel port?

parallel port if you want to know why go to it140 if you know what that is.


A port that transmits data eight bits at a time?

A port that handles more than one data bit at a time is a parallel port. The most common example is the printerport (LPT) found on most older computers. The port is designed to transmit and receive 8 bits at a time. Parallel ports are less common on modern computers as the USB port has now replaced it for the majority of applications.


What is meant by serial and parallel transmission?

A serial port only allows a single bit of data through at a time. A parallel port allows multiple bits of data through at a time.


How many bits define a hardware address?

There are 16 bits in a port address, which gives a port range of 0 - 65535


What goes into the serial port?

The serial port is mostly used to connect Modems. However, there are many devices that can connect to the serial port. Some of these are, mouses, trackballs, scanners, Ham radio equipment, cash registers and many many more.


What are the differences between GPIB vs rs232?

GPIB (general purpose interface bus) is a parallel port device. it can transmit more than one bit at a time. it is faster than rs 232 port. which is a serial port can transmit one bit at a time.the only disadvantage of GPIB or parallel port is it require more transmission bit so its transmission distance reduces.


How many pins are on a standard serial port?

9


How many pins in typical serial port?

9


How many pins does a serial port connector have?

9


What do you need to test Com ports?

To test COM ports, you need a computer with a functioning serial port or a USB-to-serial adapter, appropriate software for communication (like terminal emulation software), and a loopback connector or a serial device to connect to the port. Additionally, you may require a null modem cable if you are testing communication between two devices. Ensure that the correct COM port settings (baud rate, data bits, parity, stop bits, and flow control) are configured in the software.