Computer Memory Is A Temporary Storage Area

Computer memory is a temporary storage area.
It holds the data and instructions that the Central

Processing Unit (CPU) needs. Before a program can run, the program is loaded from storage into the
memory. This allows the CPU direct access to the computer program.
In computing, booting is the process of starting a computer. It can be initiated by hardware such as a
button press, or by a software command. After it is switched on, a computer's central processing unit
(CPU) has no software in its main memory, so some process must load software into memory before it
can be executed.
, Let’s see the difference between Primary memory and Secondary memory:
Sr.No
Primary memory Secondary memory
.
1. Primary memory is temporary. Secondary memory is permanent.
Primary memory is directly Secondary memory is not directly
2.
accessible by Processor/CPU. accessible by the CPU.
Nature of Parts of Primary memory
3. varies, RAM- volatile in nature. ROM- It’s always Non-volatile in nature.
Non-volatile.
Primary memory devices are more Secondary memory devices are
4. expensive than secondary storage less expensive when compared to
devices. primary memory devices.
The memory devices used for The secondary memory devices
5. primary memory are semiconductor are magnetic and optical
memories. memories.
Secondary memory is also known
Primary memory is also known as
6. as External memory or Auxiliary
Main memory or Internal memory.
memory.
Examples: RAM, ROM, Cache
Examples: Hard Disk, Floppy Disk,
7. memory, PROM, EPROM, Registers,
Magnetic Tapes, etc.
etc.
What Static Random Access Memory (SRAM)?
SRAM is a form of semiconductor memory widely used in electronics, microprocessor
and general computing applications. In this type of RAM, data is held in a static manner
and does not require to be updated dynamically. What is meant by data being held in
static manner is that data is held in semiconductor memory without the need to update
it as long as the power is applied to the memory.
What You Need To Know About SRAM

 Static RAM is a type of semiconductor memory that uses bistable latching
circuitry to store each bit.
 SRAM uses transistor to store a single bit of data.
 Holds data indefinitely as long as the computer is turned on.
 SRAM does not require periodic refreshment to maintain data.
 SRAM has lower access time; therefore it is faster compared to DRAM.
 SRAM are used in Cache memory.
 SRAM’s structure is complex than DRAM. It comprises of array of six
transistors, latches and cross-coupled inverters.
 SRAM has low packaging density.
 Due to complexity of internal circuitry, less storage capacity is available
compared to the same physical size of DRAM memory chip.
 SRAM requires constant power supply, which means this type of memory
consumes more power.
 Generates more heat.
 SRAM is used to create speed-sensitive cache.
 Latency is low in SRAM.
 Comparatively expensive.
What Is Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM)?

Dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) is a type of random access semiconductor
memory that stores each bit of data in a memory cell consisting of a tiny capacitor and
a transistor, both typically based on metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) technology.
This type of RAM is commonly used in personal computers (PCs), workstations and
servers.
DRAM is an efficient way to store data in memory, because it requires less physical
space to store the same amount of data than if it was stored statically. DRAM requires
periodic refreshment to maintain the charge in the capacitors for data.
What You Need To Know About DRAM

 Dynamic random access memory is a type of random access memory that
stores each bit of data in a separate capacitor within an integrated circuit.
 DRAM uses a separate capacitor to store each bit of data.
 Holds data dynamically not indefinitely.
 DRAM requires periodic refreshment to maintain the charge in the capacitors
for data.
 DRAM has higher access time; therefore it is slower than SRAM.
 DRAM is used in main memory.
 DRAM’s structure is simple when compared to that of DRAM. It comprises of
one capacitor and very few transistors.
 Due to simplicity and size of internal circuitry in the one-bit memory cell of
DRAM. Large storage capacity is available.
 DRAM offers reduced power consumption, due to the fact that the information
is stored in the capacitor.
 Generates less heat.
 DRAM is used to create a larger RAM space system.
 Latency is high in DRAM.
 Comparatively less costly.

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Computer memory is a temporary storage area.

It holds the data and instructions that the Central

What You Need To Know About SRAM

What Is Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM)?

What You Need To Know About DRAM

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