Color Graphics Adapter (CGA)

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:NVIDIA
gptkbp:bus_connections gptkb:ISA
gptkbp:color_palette 16 colors
gptkbp:compatibility gptkb:PC-DOS
gptkbp:depth 4 colors
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:IBM
gptkbp:development gptkb:1980s
gptkbp:discontinued gptkb:1987
gptkbp:emulation gptkb:DOSBox
yes
gptkbp:form_factor add-in card
gptkbp:game_mode 640x200
320x200
gptkbp:historical_significance first color graphics standard for PCs
gptkbp:home_port DB-15 connector
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Color Graphics Adapter (CGA)
gptkbp:impact gptkb:significant
gptkbp:impact_on_graphics pioneering
gptkbp:influenced subsequent graphics standards
gptkbp:input_output RGB
analog
gptkbp:interface PCI
gptkbp:involved_technology gptkb:EGA
VGA
SVGA
CGA-compatible cards
gptkbp:legacy yes
gptkbp:legacy_usage retro gaming
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:IBM_Corporation
gptkbp:market_segment personal computers
gptkbp:memory_type gptkb:SRAM
gptkbp:notable_features dual display support
gptkbp:notable_games gptkb:Prince_of_Persia
gptkb:Doom
gptkb:Wolfenstein_3_D
gptkb:Commander_Keen
gptkb:Leisure_Suit_Larry
gptkbp:performance 16.5 MHz
gptkbp:power_consumption low
gptkbp:predecessor Monochrome Display Adapter (MDA)
gptkbp:price $200
gptkbp:ram 64 KB
gptkbp:release_date gptkb:1981
gptkbp:resolution 640x200
gptkbp:successor VGA
Enhanced Graphics Adapter (EGA)
gptkbp:supports graphics mode
text mode
gptkbp:text_modes 80x25
40x25
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:IBM_PC
gptkbp:user_base early PC users
gptkbp:uses BIOS interrupts
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:IBM_PCjr
gptkb:IBM_PS/2_Model_25
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6