Alice chip

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The Alice chip is a custom graphics processor used in Commodore's Amiga computers to handle advanced display and video functions as part of the system’s graphics architecture.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Amiga custom chip
custom chip
graphics processor
architectureGeneration third-generation Amiga custom chips
associatedWithChipset AGA
category computer hardware
video display controller
chipsetExpansion Advanced Graphics Architecture
controls DMA channels
blitter
copper
designedFor advanced 2D graphics
gaming computers
home computers
multimedia applications
graphicsRole bitplane management
playfield control
sprite handling
handlesFunction advanced display functions
video functions
introducedBy Commodore International
manufacturer Commodore
memoryTypeSupported chip RAM
partOf Amiga graphics architecture
linked to: Amiga video modes
platform AmigaOS-based systems
predecessorChipset ECS
OCS
primaryBusConnection Amiga system bus
region global market
replaces Agnus chip
roleInSystem display controller
video timing controller
successorTo Agnus chip
supports higher color depths than ECS
improved display resolutions
usedIn Commodore Amiga computers
linked to: Amiga
usedInModel Amiga 1200
Amiga 4000
Amiga CD32
usedWithCPU Motorola 68020
Motorola 68030
Motorola 68040
worksWith Gayle chip
Lisa chip
Paula chip

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