SVGA

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SVGA (Super Video Graphics Array) is an enhanced computer display standard that extended VGA with higher resolutions, more colors, and improved graphics capabilities.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf computer display standard
video graphics standard
abbreviation VESA NERFINISHED
abbreviationFor Super Video Graphics Array NERFINISHED
alsoKnownAs VESA Super VGA NERFINISHED
backwardCompatibleWith VGA NERFINISHED
category computer graphics
display technology
connectorType DE-15 VGA connector
defines color depths
resolution modes
video timing standards
developedBy Video Electronics Standards Association NERFINISHED
eraOfWidespreadUse 1990s
extends VGA NERFINISHED
follows VGA NERFINISHED
fullName Super Video Graphics Array NERFINISHED
introducedAroundYear 1989
introducedInDecade 1980s
maximumColorsSupported 16777216
24-bit true color
outputTo CRT monitors
early LCD monitors
predecessor VGA NERFINISHED
relatedStandard VESA BIOS Extensions NERFINISHED
signalType analog video signal
standardizedBy Video Electronics Standards Association NERFINISHED
successor XGA NERFINISHED
higher VESA graphics modes
supports higher refresh rates than VGA
multiple graphics modes
supportsHigherResolutionThan VGA NERFINISHED
supportsMoreColorsThan VGA NERFINISHED
typicalColorDepth 16-bit color
24-bit color
8-bit color
typicalMaxResolution 1024×768
800×600
usedFor PC gaming
graphical user interfaces
productivity applications
usedIn IBM PC compatible computers NERFINISHED
desktop computers
early PC graphics cards
usedWith SVGA graphics adapters
SVGA monitors

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VGA successor SVGA