Legacy Video
VGA (DE-15)
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Legacy Video
Form Factor
D-sub 15-pin
Pin Count
15
Year
1987
15-pin analog video connector that was the standard PC display output for over 20 years. Maximum practical resolution around 1920x1200. Replaced by DVI, HDMI, and DisplayPort.
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Specifications
Compatible Cables
DisplayPort to VGA (Active)
DisplayPort (Full-Size) ↔ VGA (DE-15)
DVI-I to VGA Adapter
DVI-I ↔ VGA (DE-15)
HDMI to VGA (Active Adapter Cable)
HDMI Type-A (Standard) ↔ VGA (DE-15)
USB-C to VGA
USB Type-C ↔ VGA (DE-15)
VGA Cable
VGA (DE-15) ↔ VGA (DE-15)
VGA to HDMI (Active Converter)
VGA (DE-15) ↔ HDMI Type-A (Standard)
Compatibility
| Connect To | Compatible | Adapter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightning | No | Active | Details → |
| DVI-D | No | Active | Details → |
| DisplayPort (Full-Size) | No | Active | Details → |
| USB Type-C | No | Active | Details → |
| HDMI Type-A (Standard) | No | Active | Details → |
| Mini DisplayPort | No | Active | Details → |
| HDMI Type-D (Micro) | No | Active | Details → |
| USB-C Alt Mode DisplayPort | No | Active | Details → |
| D-Terminal | No | Active | Details → |
| BNC | No | Active | Details → |
| SCART | No | Active | Details → |
| USB Micro-B SuperSpeed | No | Active | Details → |
| USB Micro-B | No | Active | Details → |
| S-Video | No | Active | Details → |
| HDMI Type-E (Automotive) | No | Active | Details → |
| USB Type-B SuperSpeed | No | Active | Details → |
| HD-SDI (BNC) | No | Active | Details → |
| Component Video (RCA) | No | Active | Details → |
| Composite Video (RCA) | No | Active | Details → |
| HDMI Type-C (Mini) | No | Active | Details → |