Super VGA

Super VGA
Typical VLB SVGA card
Release dateAugust 31, 1987; 37 years ago (1987-08-31)
ArchitectureChips and Technologies 82c441, ET3000
History
PredecessorVideo Graphics Array
SuccessorXGA

Super VGA (SVGA) is a broad term that covers a wide range of computer display standards that extended IBM's VGA specification.[1]

When used as shorthand for a resolution, as VGA and XGA often are, SVGA refers to a resolution of 800 × 600.[2]

  1. ^ Richter, Jake (1990-07-16). "High-Resolution Video Boards". InfoWorld. 12 (29). InfoWorld Media Group, Inc.: 55. ISSN 0199-6649.
  2. ^ "Projector Guide - Resolution | Epson US". epson.com. Retrieved 2020-08-17.