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se·rial port
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Princeton's WordNet
serial portnoun
an interface (commonly used for modems and mice and some printers) that transmits data a bit at a time
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serial portnoun
A serial communication physical interface through which data is transferred in or out one bit at a time.
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serial port
A serial port is a type of interface that allows the transfer of information between computers and peripheral devices, or between different parts of the same computer. It transmits the data one bit at a time (serially), as opposed to parallel ports which can transmit multiple bits simultaneously. Serial ports are commonly used for communication and data transfer with devices such as modems and various types of computer printers.
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Serial port
In computing, a serial port is a serial communication physical interface through which information transfers in or out one bit at a time. Throughout most of the history of personal computers, data was transferred through serial ports to devices such as modems, terminals and various peripherals. While such interfaces as Ethernet, FireWire, and USB all send data as a serial stream, the term "serial port" usually identifies hardware more or less compliant to the RS-232 standard, intended to interface with a modem or with a similar communication device. Modern computers without serial ports may require serial-to-USB converters to allow compatibility with RS 232 serial devices. Serial ports are still used in applications such as industrial automation systems, scientific instruments, shop till systems and some industrial and consumer products. Server computers may use a serial port as a control console for diagnostics. Network equipment often use serial console for configuration. Serial ports are still used in these areas as they are simple, cheap and their console functions are highly standardized and widespread. A serial port requires very little supporting software from the host system.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of serial port in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of serial port in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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