ADD-ON BOARDS.

This article describes the relationship between motherboards and add-on boards utilizing the most popular computer buses such as the industry standard architecture, Versa Module Europe bus, and peripheral component interconnect. The article also details the practical aspects of interfacing one board to the other. Daughterboards or add-on boards are connected to motherboards using either integral edge connectors or board-mounted connectors such as Deutsche Industrie Nonn and multipin. Edge connectors have found favor with manufacturers of personal computers because they provide a cost-effective and easy method of connection.