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Glossary
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MIP-Mapping (for texture processing) MIP-Mapping (for texture processing) MIP-Mapping (for texture processing) MIP-Mapping (for texture processing)
A feature that delivers photo-realistic images by wrapping 2D bitmaps around 3D objects closely matching
the texture to the object. MIP-Mapping allows different versions of a texture to be used for objects of
different sizes. It also enables faster performance as textures do not need to be scaled in real time.
Multiple Resolution Support Multiple Resolution Support Multiple Resolution Support Multiple Resolution Support
The ability to support multiple resolutions on the screen.
OpenGL OpenGL OpenGL OpenGL
The industry standard library of advanced 3D graphics functions developed by Silicon Graphics, Inc.
Perspective Correction Perspective Correction Perspective Correction Perspective Correction
A function that allows an object to maintain its 3D textural features as it moves away from the viewer, into
the background.
Pipelining Pipelining Pipelining Pipelining
A basic hardware tool for accelerating processes.
Pixel Pixel Pixel Pixel
The smallest addressable element of a cathode ray tube display. More simply put, the individual dots that
make up the screen image.
Point Sampling Point Sampling Point Sampling Point Sampling
The basic method of adding texture to an object. Point sampling does not include any filtering of textures.
RAMDAC RAMDAC RAMDAC RAMDAC
The final component in the graphics subsystem that translates a digital image into an analog representation.
Rasterization Rasterization Rasterization Rasterization
A method to fill in colors for all pixels bound by vertices.
Rendering Rendering Rendering Rendering
The final and most rigorous stage in the 3D pipeline where an object undergoes shading, texturing, etc.
RISC RISC RISC RISC
Reduced Instruction Set Computing.
SDRAM SDRAM SDRAM SDRAM
Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) is a cost-effective solution to improve bandwidth
to and from memory, resulting in increased graphics performance.
SGRAM SGRAM SGRAM SGRAM
Synchronous Graphics Random Access Memory allows data to be written in a single operation, rather than a
(slower) sequence of operations. It also handles background and foreground image fills effectively.
SDTP SDTP SDTP SDTP
Super Desktop Publishing. SDTP runs at 1600 x 1200.
Stencil Buffer Stencil Buffer Stencil Buffer Stencil Buffer
Similar to stipple masking, the stencil buffer assists with the creation of transparent effects.
Stipple masking Stipple masking Stipple masking Stipple masking
A technique that spatially creates transparent effects by rendering an object through various patterns.