VGA (Matriz de Gráficos de Vídeo)
1. Video Graphics Array; a standard for computer video display connections and resolutions, typically referring to the analog connector or the 640x480 resolution standard
The old monitor uses a VGA cable to connect to the computer.
O monitor antigo usa um cabo VGA para se conectar ao computador.
2. The physical connector type (D-sub 15-pin) used for analog video transmission between computers and displays
Make sure your graphics card has a VGA port if you're using legacy monitors.
Certifique-se de que sua placa gráfica tenha uma porta VGA se você estiver usando monitores antigos.
3. The graphics standard originally developed by IBM in 1987 that became the industry baseline for PC video output
VGA was the dominant display standard for decades before HDMI became prevalent.
VGA foi o padrão de exibição dominante por décadas antes do HDMI se tornar prevalente.
VGA is primarily a technical term used in IT and electronics contexts. While still recognized globally, it has become increasingly obsolete since the early 2000s with the rise of HDMI, DisplayPort, and wireless display technologies. In both Brazil and Portugal, the term is used identically as a technical specification, and most users under 30 may have limited familiarity with VGA connectors due to its obsolescence. The term remains in use when dealing with legacy equipment or in educational technology contexts.
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