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VGA connector facts for kids

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Vga-cable
A VGA cable
VGA port
A VGA port

A VGA connector is a type of computer plug. It is used to send analog video signal to an output device like a television screen or a computer monitor. Most VGA connectors have 15 pins; 3 rows of 5 pins. Some of them are a bit different, and have 18 pins; 3 rows of 6 pins.

21st century equipment more often uses digital plugs, mainly by High-Definition Multimedia Interface.

Images for kids

  • BNC connectors

    VGA BNC connectors

  • Mini-VGA cropped

    Mini-VGA port on a Mac laptop


See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Conector VGA para niños

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