· Converts digital data (bits) into analog sound wave and vice-versa.
· Has Digital Signal Processor, RAM, ADC and DAC.
· Has jacks for speaker, microphone, line in, line out and joysticks
· Choosing a soundcard
– Integrated or External add-on card.
– CPU Utilization.
– Sound reproduction capabilities (dolby, 5.1 channels etc.).
– Cost
Network Interface Card
· Connects PC to LAN (Local Area Network).
· Ethernet, Token Ring.
· Speeds
– 10Mbps
– 100Mbps
· Onboard or Add-on Card?
