Enhanced Graphics Adapter
The Enhanced Graphics Adapter (EGA) is an IBM PC graphics adapter and de facto computer display standard from 1984 that superseded the CGA standard introduced with the original IBM PC, and was itself superseded by the VGA standard in 1987. In addition to the original EGA card manufactured by IBM, many compatible third-party cards were manufactured, and EGA graphics modes continued to be supported by VGA and later standards.
Original 64 KB IBM EGA card | |
| Release date | October 1984 |
|---|---|
| Architecture | Motorola 6845; Chips and Technologies 82C431, 82C432, 82C433, 82C434 |
| Cards | |
| Entry-level | IBM EGA card, Chips and Technologies, ATI EGA Wonder |
| Mid-range | ATI EGA Wonder 800 |
| High-end | ATI EGA Wonder 800+ |
| History | |
| Predecessor | Monochrome Display Adapter, Color Graphics Adapter |
| Successor | IBM 8514, Video Graphics Array |
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