VIC-I

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:NVIDIA
gptkbp:architecture Custom integrated circuit
gptkbp:characters 128 characters
gptkbp:chip_family VIC family
gptkbp:chip_type Video chip
gptkbp:color_palette 16 colors from 4-bit RGB
gptkbp:compatibility Compatible with C64 software
gptkbp:depth 4 bits per pixel
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Commodore_64
gptkbp:development gptkb:1982
gptkbp:economic_impact Influential in home computing
gptkbp:emulation Supported by various emulators
gptkbp:end_of_life Late 1980s
gptkbp:features Sprite support
gptkbp:film Multiple video modes available
gptkbp:game_mode Text and bitmap modes
gptkbp:graphics Basic 2 D graphics
gptkbp:graphics_processing Real-time graphics processing
gptkbp:hardware_limitations Limited sprite count
gptkbp:has_documentation Available in various manuals
gptkbp:historical_significance Pioneered video graphics in home computers
gptkbp:home_port Multiple I/ O ports
Keyboard and joystick support
Monitor and TV output
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label VIC-I
gptkbp:interface Parallel interface for peripherals
gptkbp:legacy Predecessor to modern graphics chips
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Commodore_64
gptkbp:market_segment Home computing market
gptkbp:memory_type 64 KB
gptkbp:notable_features Color and sprite capabilities.
gptkbp:notable_games Many C64 games
gptkbp:performance 1.02 MHz
gptkbp:power_consumption Low power consumption
gptkbp:predecessor VIC
gptkbp:production_status Obsolete
gptkbp:programming_language Assembly language
gptkbp:ram 16 KB
gptkbp:released_in gptkb:1982
gptkbp:resolution RGB color model
320x200
160x200
16 colors at a time
gptkbp:scanline 64 scanlines
gptkbp:sound No audio support
gptkbp:sprite_limitations 8 sprites per scanline
gptkbp:sprite_size 24x21 pixels
gptkbp:successor gptkb:VIC-II
Enhanced graphics capabilities in VIC-II
gptkbp:supports 16 colors
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Commodore_64
gptkbp:user_base Home computer users
gptkbp:video_output Composite video
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:VIC-II_chip
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5