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    UNIT 16 — MEMORY AND STORAGE

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    EPROM (erasable programmable read only memory)


    a non-volatile (permanent) memory type that is erasable via ultra-violet light and re-programmable
    "EPROMs are popular for use in critical firmware applications, such as BIOS's, because they are both non-
    volatile and they can be updated when necessary."

    floppy disk drive


    a legacy storage device which can read and write data slowly from a removable magnetic medium
    (normally 3.5" in diameter and holding 1.44 MB of data)
    "Floppy disk drives were once included with almost all computers, but are now considered obsolete."

    hard disk drive


    a storage device using rotating magnetic platters to store and retrieve data
    "A hard disk drive can fail at any time, normally causing data corruption and loss."

    magnetic storage
    A storage technique using patterns of charged particles on a metallic surface to store data
    "Magnetic drives have been around since the 1950s and are typically used to store large amounts of data."

    non-volatile
    long-term, persistent, does not require power to retain it's state
    "The laptop contained 500MB of non-volatile storage."

    optical storage
    a data storage technique using a pattern of markings on a disc that can be read by a laser; examples
    include CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM technology
    "Optical storage is a good choice for distributing software packages because it has a good mix of storage
    size, portability, and a low cost to manufacture."

    quantum memory
    an interface between light and matter that allows for the storage and retrieval of entangled photonic qubits
    "A practical quantum memory solution must be able to reliably store and recall quantum states on demand
    at room temperature."

    RAM (random access memory)


    a type of computer memory known for being volatile (temporary) and fast.
    "My computer was performing slowly when changing programs, so my technician installed more RAM
    and this solved the problem."
    ROM (read-only memory)
    a type of memory which is known for being non-volatile (permanent) and fast
    "The boy gave a puzzled look when the man showed him an old Atari 800 computer ROM cartridge."

    semiconductor storage
    a type of storage using integrated circuits to store data; examples include RAM, ROM, and flash memory
    "All computers created today use at least some form of semiconductor storage."

    SSD (solid state drive)


    a storage device characterized by high speed, no-moving parts, and low energy consumption
    "Many new laptop models use solid state drives, although they are more expensive and have less capacity
    than traditional hard disk drives."

    SAN (storage area network)


    a cluster of storage devices working together to provide shared network storage
    "With cloud hosting, your virtual server's performance is often at the mercy of latency in the SAN."

    video memory
    memory intended specifically for the graphics processor
    "Modern games such as GTA V load textures which can fill gigabytes of dedicated video memory."

    volatile
    temporary, requires power to retain its state
    "Due to it's volatility, the RAM lost all the data when the user tripped over the power cord."

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