Difference Between Serial And Parallel Port
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Posted on - 02/06/2017
                  Difference Between Serial And Parallel Port | |
Serial Port | Parallel Port |
Serial ports are used to transfer data sequentially one by one bit. | Parallel ports are used to communicate or transfer data more than one bit simultaneously |
At a time, only one bit can be transferred from source to destination. | At a time, more than one or eight bits (or byte) can be transferred for the purpose. |
It doesn’t require much cord connections, by definition. | It requires more wire connections to transfer multiple data at a while. |
By use, the serial port is used for controllers,modems, or for connecting other devices. | By use, it is mainly for the printers. |
They have pin configuration as nine pins or 25 pins male connectors. | They have pins configuration as 25 pins female connector. |