Video Electronics Standards Association

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) is a non-profit industry organization founded in 1989 to formalize s for IBM-compatible PCs. As of 2021, its membership is comprised of 285 corporate members.

History
The first standard created by VESA is for the 800 x 600 pixel Super VGA (SVGA) display and its software interface through their in 1989. It also defined the (VLB).

Apple and VESA standards
Apple is known to make its own modifications to industry standards. In 2008, Apple introduced Mini DisplayPort, a miniaturized version of VESA's standard, for its line of MacBook portable computers. A free license to this configuration is offered to parties that agree not to contest Apple's patents.

The VESA acronym is often used to refer to its (FDMI) standard used by many LED display manufacturers, as well as adapters developed by Apple for its iMac all-in-one desktop computer line and displays.


 * VESA Mount Adapter (for Pro Display XDR)
 * VESA Mount Adapter Kit for iMac Pro
 * VESA Mount Adapter Kit for iMac and LED Cinema or Apple Thunderbolt Display