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Composite Video (RCA Yellow)

Composite video combines luma, chroma, and sync onto a single analog signal carried on a yellow RCA connector. Standard definition only (480i NTSC / 576i PAL). Used on older TVs, VCRs, DVD players, and game consoles.

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// Specifications
Standard
NTSC / PAL / SECAM
Connector
RCA phono (yellow)
Signal
1Vpp composite (luma + chroma + sync)
Impedance
75 ohm
Max Resolution
480i (NTSC) / 576i (PAL)
Use Case
VCRs, older game consoles, DVD players
// Pin Reference Table
PinNameFunctionType
1 Center Pin Composite video signal 1Vpp, 75 ohm ADC
2 Outer Shell Ground / shield / return GND

Composite video combines luma, chroma, and sync onto a single analog signal carried on a yellow RCA connector. Standard definition only (480i NTSC / 576i PAL). Used on older TVs, VCRs, DVD players, and game consoles.