Peripheral device

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004229",
  "term": "Peripheral device",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "An auxiliary device that connects to a computer or other electronic system to expand its functionality. These devices provide input, output, storage, or communication capabilities, but are not part of the core processing unit. Examples include keyboards, mice, printers, external hard drives, and network adapters.",
  "synonyms": [
    "peripheral"
  ],
  "subject": "Industrial electronics",
  "see_also": [
    "SCSI",
    "USB"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Peripheriegerät",
    "es": "dispositivo periférico",
    "fr": "périphérique"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/peripheral-device/"
}