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    RAM stands for Random Access Memory and is the primary memory of computer systems. RAM is volatile memory that temporarily stores data and programs. There are two main types of RAM - Dynamic RAM (DRAM) which must be refreshed, and Static RAM (SRAM) which does not require refreshing but is more expensive and has lower capacity.

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    RAM stands for Random Access Memory and is the primary memory of computer systems. RAM is volatile memory that temporarily stores data and programs. There are two main types of RAM - Dynamic RAM (DRAM) which must be refreshed, and Static RAM (SRAM) which does not require refreshing but is more expensive and has lower capacity.

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    RAM stands for Random Access Memory and is the primary memory of computer systems. RAM is volatile memory that temporarily stores data and programs. There are two main types of RAM - Dynamic RAM (DRAM) which must be refreshed, and Static RAM (SRAM) which does not require refreshing but is more expensive and has lower capacity.

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    RAM and Its Types

    RAM stands for Random Access Memory. It called the Primary or Main Memory
    of the computer systems. A RAM is a volatile type of memory, which loses the
    data or instruction in the case of power off or insurrection of power.

    In this memory data and programs of the computer system are temporarily
    stored, Because of the volatile type of memory. The Main memory of the
    computer system works with the CPU to store data and instructions. RAM of
    the computer system is made of some integrated circuit (IC) chips.

    What is RAM Meaning?

    It is the place in the computer system where data and instructions take place
    after inputting and processed information while return information to the
    output device. So it stores data only temporarily and it requires continuous
    electrical current to store data and instructions.

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    Storage Evaluation Criteria of RAM

    1. Storage Capacity

    The storage capacity of primary memory is limited. A large storage capacity of


    RAM is desirable.

    2. Access Time

    This memory is a Random Access type. So, this memory has faster access time
    than secondary storage to access data. Fast access time is preferable in this
    memory.

    3. Cost per bit

    The low cost of this type of memory is desirable. So, this memory is expensive
    as compared to secondary storage.

    4. Volatile

    This type of memory losses data in the case of power off or in-corruption of
    power. So, it is a volatile type of memory.

    5. Random Access

    This type of memory is independent of accessing the data from anywhere in


    the storage unit, so it is called Random Access Memory or Random Access
    Storage.

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    Types of RAM in Computer

    A RAM of a computer system has two types, Dynamic Random Access Memory
    (DRAM) and Static Random Access Memory (SRAM)

    1. What is DRAM (Dynamic RAM)?

    This type of RAM uses external circuitry to regenerate or refresh the stored
    data. It stored data in capacitors. It requires constant refreshing of its
    contents.
    This type of RAM is cheapen than SRAM but this type of RAM is slower as
    compared to SRAM. And it consumes high power. These memories have
    greater storage capacity.

    2. What is SRAM (Static RAM)?

    This type of RAM does not require refreshing its contents. And it uses
    transistors to store data and instructions. It retains its contents till the
    computer is working.
    Mostly, this type of RAM is used in cache memories. It uses low power and this
    type of RAM is faster than DRAM. But these RAM are expensive in price. And
    these memories have a low capacity to store data.

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    Difference Between DRAM and SRAM

    SRAM

    a). This type of RAM use transistors to store data or instructions.

    b). It does not require refreshing to store data.

    c). It is expensive than Dynamic RAM.

    d). This type of RAM used in cache memories.

    e). Data accessing is fast in SRAM.

    DRAM

    a) These memories use capacitors to store data or instructions.

    b). It requires to continue refreshing to store data in it.

    c). These memories are cheapen than SRAM.

    d). This type of memory used in main memory.

    e). Data accessing time in these memories are very slow.

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