What Does PCI Stand For?
PCI stands for Peripheral Controller Interface
PCI, or Peripheral Controller Interface, is a hardware interface standard that facilitates communication between a computer's motherboard and peripheral devices. It enables efficient data transfer and management by providing a standard method for integrating components such as graphics cards, network cards, and storage controllers. PCI supports multiple devices on a single bus architecture, enhancing system performance and scalability while allowing for hot-swapping capabilities in certain configurations.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 16th June 2025 | Edit Acronym