TMS9938

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Graphics_Processing_Unit
gptkbp:application Home computers
gptkbp:architecture 8-bit
gptkbp:clock_speed Asynchronous timing
gptkbp:color_palette 16 colors
gptkbp:community Retro computing community
gptkbp:compatibility TMS9918 family
gptkbp:depth 4 bits per pixel
gptkbp:design Custom silicon
gptkbp:development gptkb:1980s
Early 1980s
gptkbp:emulation Supported by various emulators
gptkbp:equipment Integrated circuit
gptkbp:features Sprite support
gptkbp:film Multiple video modes
gptkbp:game_mode Tile-based rendering
gptkbp:gameplay Compatible with various video games
gptkbp:gpu Dedicated graphics processor
Video display controller
gptkbp:graphics Character generation
gptkbp:graphics_standard gptkb:MSX_standard
gptkbp:has_documentation Technical manuals available
gptkbp:home_port Multiple I/ O ports
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label TMS9938
gptkbp:input_output Video signal
Composite video
gptkbp:interface Parallel interface
gptkbp:interrupts Vertical blanking interrupt
gptkbp:legacy gptkb:MSX2
Used in retro gaming
Retrofitting in modern systems
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Texas_Instruments
gptkbp:market Consumer electronics
gptkbp:mode 40x24 characters
gptkbp:notable_for Used in video game consoles
gptkbp:palette_size 16 colors
gptkbp:performance 10 MHz
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:TMS9918_A
gptkbp:programming_language Assembly language
gptkbp:ram 16 KB
16 KB video RAM
gptkbp:registration 8 registers
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1983
gptkbp:resolution 256x192
192 pixels
256 pixels
gptkbp:scanline 192 scanlines
gptkbp:sprite_limit 32 sprites per scanline
gptkbp:sprite_size 8x8 or 8x16 pixels
gptkbp:successor gptkb:TMS9918
gptkb:TMS9928
gptkbp:tile_size 8x8 pixels
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:MSX_computers
gptkbp:video_output RGB or NTSC
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:TMS9960
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7