Glossary

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect)


Term
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect)

Abbreviation
PCI

Definition
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) is an interconnection system between a microprocessor and attached devices in which expansion slots are spaced closely for high speed operation. Using PCI, a computer can support both new PCI cards while continuing to support Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) expansion cards, an older standard. Designed by Intel, the original PCI was similar to the VESA Local Bus.

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