Homonym: PAL (Friend)
PAL, or Phase Alternating Line, is a color television broadcasting system used in many countries. It was developed in the 1960s and is known for its ability to provide better color stability and quality compared to earlier systems. PAL transmits color information in a way that reduces the chances of color distortion, making it popular in Europe, Asia, and parts of Africa.
The PAL system operates at a frame rate of 25 frames per second and uses a resolution of 720x576 pixels for standard definition. It is one of several analog television standards, alongside NTSC and SECAM, each with its own technical specifications and regional usage.