Click here

break-out box

(1) A box that contains both connectors and ports that are used for attaching video and audio peripherals. A break-out box is part of a video digitizing systems.

(2) A self-powered device used to test and rewire serial communications. It enables users to switch, cross and tie interface leads.  One common type of break-out box is used for the monitoring and diagnosis of RS-232.



Top Terms
  • 1

    Consumerization of IT

    Consumerization of IT is a phrase used to describe the cycle of information technology (IT) emerging in the consumer market then spreading to...

    Read more »

  • 2

    ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning

    Short for enterprise resource planning, ERP is business management software that allows an organization to use a system of integrated applications...

    Read more »

  • Click Here!

Connect with Webopedia

Did You Know? Archive »

  • Quick Reference Archive »