Are there different sizes of VGA?

Are there different sizes of VGA?

There are different sizes of the VGA cables available, from as small as 0.75 feet to more than 30 feet. Moreover, these video graphic cables come in two different colors: Black and Beige. Additionally, the cables have either the double or the triple shielding that comes with it.

What is VGA on a monitor?

A VGA (video graphics array) connector was created for use with many types of devices that had graphics cards. First used in the 1980s, it was common to see VGA connectors on televisions, laptops, computer monitors, projectors, and other devices.

What does VGA signal mean?

There are solutions to fix VGA no signal problem. VGA having no signal means that your monitor is powered on but not connected to a video card, so you should make sure the connection is working properly.

How many VGA cables do I need?

Provided the cable you are using has all of the connections you need for the card, then yes you only need one.

Is VGA still good?

It’s simple: if you have a VGA cable and a VGA graphics card, it will work with any VGA display at its maximum performance….Dumb question: why do monitors still come with VGA?

continuum Moderator et Subscriptor Registered: Jul 1, 1999 Posts: 90361	Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2020 4:27 am
Start buying monitors greater than 1080p in resolution, quite a few less come with VGA.

Why is VGA referred to as an array instead of an adapter?

VGA is referred to as an “Array” instead of an “adapter” because it was implemented from the start as a single chip – an application-specific integrated circuit ( ASIC) which replaced both the Motorola 6845 video address generator and the dozens of discrete logic chips that covered the full-length ISA boards of the MDA and CGA.

Why was 640×480 used as the horizontal frequency for VGA?

The intended standard value for the horizontal frequency of VGA’s 640×480 mode is exactly double the value used in the NTSC-M video system, as this made it much easier to offer optional TV-out solutions or external VGA-to-TV converter boxes at the time of VGA’s development.

What kind of graphic modes can a VGA card support?

The VGA supports all graphics modes supported by the MDA, CGA and EGA cards, as well as multiple new modes. The 640×480 16-color and 320×200 256-color modes had fully redefinable palettes, with each entry selected from an 18-bit (262,144-color) gamut.

What was the specifications of the first VGA card?

The original VGA specifications are as follows (supporting e.g. no hardware sprites): 256 KB Video RAM (The very first cards could be ordered with 64 KB or 128 KB of RAM, at the cost of losing some or all high-resolution 16-color modes.) 16-color and 256-color paletted display modes.