TMS9918

The Texas Instruments TMS9918A video display processor (VDP) was popular with home computer manufacturers. TI developed it as part of their 9900 series of integrated circuits and was first used in the TI 99/4 computer.

The 9918A was also used in the Coleco ADAM, MSX computers.


Articles (7)

TitleAuthor(s)PublicationDate
A Video Upgrade?
Why? Is the predominant first question. If you find that your computer does its job, but you would like to...
SyncWare NewsSept-Oct 1984
TMS9918A Video Upgrade For The TS1000
As can be expected with any major hardware upgrade, there are a few conflicts when the Oliger video system is...
SyncWare NewsJul-Aug 1986
TMS9918A Video Upgrade: Part 1
The TMS9918A video project consists of two PC boards, a small modification/addition to the main computer board, and a +5,...
SyncWare NewsSept-Oct 1984
TMS9918A Video Upgrade: Part 2
This second installment involves some explanation of the changes to the operating system and how they have been implemented. By...
SyncWare NewsNov-Dec 1984
TS1500 Video Topics
How would you like reverse video on your TV screen when using your TS1500? Not only is it possible, but...
SyncWare NewsMay-June 1986
ZX 81 News and Resources
Bug alert for Aerco CP-ZX ver 2.2 centronics interface. Review of JLO Video Upgrade Project (TMS9918A). Hardware User Report: JLO...
T-S HorizonsFebruary/March 1986
ZX81 Hardware and Software News
Short notes on ZX81/TS1000. This issue includes brief info on Larken, COMPUSA, Aerco and Oliger 1000/2068 disk systems. Also, why...
T-S HorizonsJuly/August 1985

Products (3)

TitleCompany
Color SIN 81
Video upgrade based on the Texas Instruments TMS9918A video display processor (VDP) designed by Daniel Roy. An article about the...
Compusa Corporation
Kolorworks
Texas Instruments TMS9918 video display processor (VDP) adaptor for the TS 1000. All of the features of the TMS9918, including:...
Brainchild Computer Works, Inc.
TMS 9918A Video Upgrade
Two board, extensive upgrade that integrates the TMS 9918A video display processor into the ZX81/TS1000. Provides: color multiple graphics resolutions,...
John Oliger Co.

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