Tandy Graphics Chip

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Graphics_Processing_Unit
gptkbp:architectural_style 8-bit
gptkbp:availability retail stores
gptkbp:color 16 colors from 64 available
gptkbp:community_support Tandy user groups
gptkbp:depth 4 bits per pixel
gptkbp:design gptkb:microprocessor
gptkbp:developer Tandy engineers
gptkbp:discontinued 1990s
gptkbp:emulation CGA and EGA
Tandy emulators
gptkbp:features 16 colors
gptkbp:form_factor add-on card
gptkbp:game_modes 320x200 with 16 colors
gptkbp:historical_context 1980s computing era
gptkbp:historical_significance early PC graphics
gptkbp:home_port gptkb:technology
keyboard and mouse
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tandy Graphics Chip
gptkbp:impact PC gaming
gptkbp:influenced later graphics standards
gptkbp:input_output RGB video signal
digital video data
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:1985
gptkbp:is_compatible_with IBMPC compatible
Tandy peripherals
gptkbp:is_enhanced_by gptkb:Tandy_1000_series_computers
gptkbp:legacy gptkb:Tandy_computers
gptkb:Tandy_1000_series
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Tandy_Corporation
gptkbp:market personal computers
gptkbp:market_segment home computing
gptkbp:mode text and graphics
80x25 characters
gptkbp:notable_feature enhanced color display
gptkbp:performance 7.16 M Hz
better than CGA
gptkbp:power_consumption low
gptkbp:predecessor CGA
gptkbp:products gptkb:Tandy_1000_series_computers
gptkbp:ram gptkb:CEO
64 KB
gptkbp:resolution 320x200
gptkbp:specifies varied by model
gptkbp:successor VGA
Tandy 2000 Graphics Chip
gptkbp:supports gptkb:Tandy_software
CGA graphics
gptkbp:system_requirements gptkb:Tandy_1000_series
gptkbp:technology PC graphics
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Tandy_1000
gptkbp:user_base Tandy computer users
gptkbp:user_interface ISA bus
gptkbp:user_manual Tandy documentation
gptkbp:video_output Tandy Video Graphics
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:TGA_(Tandy_Graphics_Adapter)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7