Definition: Controller


A device that transfers information between the computer and peripheral devices. The controller (or "control unit") acts as a traffic manager. See also disk controller, interface controller, and disk drive controller.




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Disk Drive Controller

The hard disk drive controller electronics which include the disk controller and the interface controller. (See also disk controller and interface controller.)

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