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Input Output Interfaces

The document discusses parallel and serial input-output interfaces. Parallel interfaces transfer multiple bits simultaneously over multiple lines, allowing for faster transfer speeds but limiting cable length. Serial interfaces transfer bits sequentially over a single line, allowing longer cable runs. Popular serial standards like USB, SATA, and Thunderbolt are now commonly used, having replaced older parallel interfaces due to advantages in cable length and widespread adoption in modern systems.

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Input Output Interfaces

The document discusses parallel and serial input-output interfaces. Parallel interfaces transfer multiple bits simultaneously over multiple lines, allowing for faster transfer speeds but limiting cable length. Serial interfaces transfer bits sequentially over a single line, allowing longer cable runs. Popular serial standards like USB, SATA, and Thunderbolt are now commonly used, having replaced older parallel interfaces due to advantages in cable length and widespread adoption in modern systems.

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Ladies and gentlemen,

Today, I would like to talk to you about input-output interfaces in computer


communication. Specifically, I will discuss the two types of interfaces: parallel and serial,
their characteristics, standards, and their utility in modern systems.

Let's start with parallel interfaces. A parallel interface transfers multiple bits of data
simultaneously over multiple data lines. This means that several bits are sent at once,
allowing for faster data transfer. Parallel interfaces use multiple data lines for data
transmission, enabling high-speed data exchange. The data transfer speed is
determined by the number of parallel paths and the number of bits processed at a unit
time.

However, parallel interfaces have some limitations. They are limited in distance because
the bits must stay in synchronization as they cross the wires. As the cable length
increases, there is a risk of crosstalk, which leads to interference and unsuccessful data
exchange. Therefore, the length of the cable cannot be increased beyond a certain safe
limit.

Examples of parallel interfaces and standards include ISA (Industry Standard


Architecture) and PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect). ISA, with a bus width of 8 or
16 bits, allowed for additional expansion cards to be attached to a computer's
motherboard. PCI, on the other hand, offered improved performance and was
introduced as a replacement for ISA.

Now, let's move on to serial interfaces. A serial interface transfers data one bit at a time
over a single data line. Unlike parallel interfaces, where multiple bits are sent
simultaneously, serial interfaces send data sequentially, one after another. Serial
interfaces have the advantage of allowing longer cable lengths without the risk of
crosstalk.

Serial interfaces and standards are widely used in modern systems. The Universal Serial
Bus (USB) is one of the most popular serial interfaces today. USB is a plug-and-play
interface that allows a computer to communicate with peripheral and other devices.
Another example is SATA (Serial ATA), which replaced the parallel ATA interface. SATA
provides higher data transfer rates and is commonly used for connecting storage
devices to computers. Thunderbolt is another notable serial interface that combines PCI
Express and DisplayPort technologies.

In summary, parallel interfaces are characterized by multiple data lines, high-speed data
transfer, and limited cable length. They were commonly used in older systems but are
rarely used in modern systems due to their limitations. On the other hand, serial
interfaces use a single data line, allow longer cable lengths, and have become the
standard for modern systems. Serial interfaces like USB, SATA, and Thunderbolt are
widely used and offer fast data transfer rates.

Thank you for your attention. I hope this presentation has given you a better
understanding of input-output interfaces in computer communication.

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