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    Computer memory is either primary (RAM) or secondary (ROM). RAM is volatile and loses data when powered off, while ROM is non-volatile and can only be read from. There are different types of RAM like SRAM and DRAM. ROM types include mask ROM, PROM, EPROM, and EEPROM, with EEPROM and flash memory allowing in-circuit erasure and rewriting.

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    Computer memory is either primary (RAM) or secondary (ROM). RAM is volatile and loses data when powered off, while ROM is non-volatile and can only be read from. There are different types of RAM like SRAM and DRAM. ROM types include mask ROM, PROM, EPROM, and EEPROM, with EEPROM and flash memory allowing in-circuit erasure and rewriting.

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    Computer memory is either primary (RAM) or secondary (ROM). RAM is volatile and loses data when powered off, while ROM is non-volatile and can only be read from. There are different types of RAM like SRAM and DRAM. ROM types include mask ROM, PROM, EPROM, and EEPROM, with EEPROM and flash memory allowing in-circuit erasure and rewriting.

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    Computer memory is either primary (RAM) or secondary (ROM). RAM is volatile and loses data when powered off, while ROM is non-volatile and can only be read from. There are different types of RAM like SRAM and DRAM. ROM types include mask ROM, PROM, EPROM, and EEPROM, with EEPROM and flash memory allowing in-circuit erasure and rewriting.

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    Types of computer memory (RAM and ROM)

    Memory is the most essential element of a computing system because without it computer
    can’t perform simple tasks. Computer memory is of two basic type – Primary memory / Volatile
    memory and Secondary memory / non-volatile memory. Random Access Memory (RAM) is
    volatile memory and Read Only Memory (ROM) is non-volatile memory.

    1. Random Access Memory (RAM):


    Random Access Memory is a computer memory that can be accessed randomly; i.e. any byte of
    memory can be retrieved without affecting the preceding bytes. The information stored in this
    type of memory is lost when the power supply to the PC or laptop is switched off. The
    information stored in RAM can be checked with the help of BIOS. It is generally known as the
    main memory or temporary memory or cache memory or volatile memory of the computer
    system.

    Types of RAM:

    a) Static RAM: Static RAM is the full form of SRAM. In this type of RAM, data is stored
    using the state of a six transistor memory cell. Static RAM is mostly used as a cache
    memory for the processor (CPU).
    b) Dynamic RAM: DRAM stands for Dynamic Random Access Memory. It is a type of RAM
    which allows you to stores each bit of data in a separate capacitor within a specific
    integrated circuit. Dynamic RAM is a standard computer memory of the many modern
    desktop computers.

    2. Read Only Memory (ROM):


    A computer memory on which data has been prerecorded or permanently stored is called ROM.
    When the data has been written on a ROM, Read Only Memory chip, it cannot be erased or
    removed without the user’s permission, it can only be read.

    Types of ROM:

    a) Mask ROM: Mask ROM is a type of ROM, that is masked off during production. "Mask"
    refers to parts of an integrated circuit, a thin electronic circuit for processing data, that
    is covered with opaque plates called photomasks.
    b) Programmable ROM: Programmable ROM is the full form of PROM. PROM is able to re-
    programmed by using PROM Programmer. Generally, a PROM can be changed or
    updated only once.
    c) Erasable programmable ROM: This type of ROM can have its contents erased by
    ultraviolet light and then reprogrammed by a PROM programmer. This procedure can
    be carried out many times but the constant erasing and rewriting will eventually render
    the clip useless.
    d) Electrically EPROM: EEPROM works similar way to flash memory in which its contents
    can be flashed for erasure and then written to without having to remove the clip from
    its environment. EEPROMs are used to store the computer system BIOS and can be
    updated.
    Exception: Flash memory is an uncommon type of EEPROM that can be erased and also
    reprogrammed in blocks rather than one byte at a time.

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