Terms
Terms
Types of Sync Signals
Types of Sync Signals
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Separate: This is a scheme of transmitting individual vertical sync signals to the monitor.
Separate: This is a scheme of transmitting individual vertical sync signals to the monitor.
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Composite: This is a scheme of combining vertical sync signals into one composite signal and transmitting it to the
Composite: This is a scheme of combining vertical sync signals into one composite signal and transmitting it to the
monitor. The monitor displays the color signals by separating the composite signal into original color signals.
monitor. The monitor displays the color signals by separating the composite signal into original color signals.
Resolution
Resolution
The number of horizontal and vertical dots used to compose the screen image is called 'resolution'. This number shows the
accuracy of the display. High resolution is good for performing multiple tasks as more image information can be shown on
the screen.
Example)
If the resolution is 1360 X 768 , this means the screen is composed of 1360 horizontal dots (horizontal
If the resolution is 1360 X 768 , this means the screen is composed of 1360 horizontal dots (horizontal
resolution) and 768 vertical lines (vertical resolution).
resolution) and 768 vertical lines (vertical resolution).
Multiple Display Control (MDC)
Multiple Display Control (MDC)
A Multiple Display Control (MDC) is an application allowing various displays to be easily and simultaneously operated on a
PC. RS-232C, a standard of serial communication, is used for the communication between a PC and a display.