Legacy Video
VGA (DE-15)
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Family
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.
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 → |