Serial: A method for connecting an external device such as a printer, scanner, or camera, to a computer. It has been all but replaced by USB and fire wire in modern computers.

 

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Serial: Serial is a library in the arduino core software that enables serial communication using the rs232 protocol over a port opened between another serial device. You’ll most often hear the seria . . . View Full Definition

Serialism: Method of composition in which various musical elements (pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tone color) may be ordered in a fixed series. See also total serialism.

Serial Line Internet Protocol (SLIP): Serial Line Internet Protocol. SLIP refers to a method of Internet connection that enables computers to use phone lines and a modem to connect to the Internet without having to connect to a host.

Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA): A computer bus designed to transfer data to and from a hard drive using serial signaling technology. Because SATA cables are thinner than its ribbon type counterpart, they can be connected t . . . View Full Definition

Universal Serial Bus (USB): A 12Mbit/sec interface over a four wire connection. Can support up to 127 daisy chained devices. Very common interface for peripherals like keyboards, mice, and printers.

Serial Port: A port, or interface, that can be used for serial communication, in which only 1 bit is transmitted at a time. Most serial ports on personal computers conform to the RS-232C or RS-422 standa . . . View Full Definition

Serial Redemption: The redemption of a serial bond.

Serialization: A sequence of commands that execute orders in a database.

Total Serialism: Extremely complex, totally controlled music in which the twelve-tone principle is extended to elements of music other than pitch.

Serial Entrepreneur: Business person that successfully starts (does not kill) a number of different businesses.