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Introduction to Input-Output Interface:

Last Updated : 14 Apr, 2024



Input-Output Interface is used as a method which helps in transferring of information


between the internal storage devices i.e. memory and the external peripheral device . A
peripheral device is that which provide input and output for the computer, it is also called
Input-Output devices. For Example: A keyboard and mouse provide Input to the computer are
called input devices while a monitor and printer that provide output to the computer are
called output devices. Just like the external hard-drives, there is also availability of some
peripheral devices which are able to provide both input and output.

Input-Output Interface

In micro-computer base system, the only purpose of peripheral devices is just to provide
special communication links for the interfacing them with the CPU. To resolve the
differences between peripheral devices and CPU, there is a special need for communication
links.

The major differences are as follows:

1. The nature of peripheral devices is electromagnetic and electro-mechanical. The


nature of the CPU is electronic. There is a lot of difference in the mode of operation
of both peripheral devices and CPU.

2. There is also a synchronization mechanism because the data transfer rate of peripheral
devices are slow than CPU.

3. In peripheral devices, data code and formats are differ from the format in the CPU and
memory.
4. The operating mode of peripheral devices are different and each may be controlled so
as not to disturb the operation of other peripheral devices connected to CPU.

There is a special need of the additional hardware to resolve the differences between CPU
and peripheral devices to supervise and synchronize all input and output devices.

Functions of Input-Output Interface:

1. It is used to synchronize the operating speed of CPU with respect to input-output


devices.

2. It selects the input-output device which is appropriate for the interpretation of the
input-output signal.

3. It is capable of providing signals like control and timing signals.

4. In this data buffering can be possible through data bus.

5. There are various error detectors.

6. It converts serial data into parallel data and vice-versa.

7. It also convert digital data into analog signal and vice-versa.

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