Computer Memory Unit and Types
What is meant by memory?
Memory is the location where data and instructions are stored in a computer.
What is a data storage device?
A device or a data storage component where information for processing data storage device
is stored.
Data storage component where instructions for processing data are kept along with
the data has to be processed both the input and the output can be kept here.
Chapter 2: How does a computer memory work?
A program is loaded from secondary memory to primary memory when it is opened. There
are several types of memory and storage for example → a program being moved from a
Solid State drive (SSD) to Clean Random access memory. The opened software will be able
to communicate with the computer's processor at a faster rate because primary storage is
accessed more quickly from storage location such as temporary memory slots.
Types of Computer memory
In general memory can be classified into primary and secondary memory, however even
when just talking about primary memory, there are many different types of memory. There
are some examples of memory, such as follows:
Cache memory
The cache memory is also known as a temporary storage area is more readily available to
the processor as compared to the main memory source of the computer system. It is
mounted on the different chip that connects directly to the CPU chip hence it is also known
as mem cache memory or CPU memory.
Ram
The term refers to the fact that the processor can directly access any storage location
Random access memory, or ram is a piece of hardware that serves as a internal memory of
the cpu. it is often found on the motherboard of the computer. When the computer is turned
on, it enables cpu to store program information and result of the program. Also, it is a
computer read write memory which means data can be added to it as well as read it.
Dynamic ram
A type of random access memory that is used in computing systems (Primary PCs) is called
dynamic random access memory (DRAM). The data or program code required by a
computer processor to operate it, after stored in DRAM, which is a type of semiconductor
memory. each piece of data is stored in DRAM in its own passive electrical component
which is located inside as integrated circuit board. Each electrical component has two value
states, known as a and 1 bit.
Static ram
As long as SRAM receives power, it keeps data bits in its memory. it does not need to be
refreshed on a regular basis in contrast to DRAM, which stores bits in cells made up of a
capacitor and a transistor.
Rambus dynamic ram
A memory component called DRDRam made a guarantee to transport up to 1.6 billion bytes
per second. The ram controller subsystem consist of ram, a bus connecting ram to the
microprocessor and computer-using devices that make up the subsystem.
Read only memory
ROM is often only read from and not written to, which is a type of computer storage. It is
non-volatile in nature, which means it stores data permanently. The programming code is
stored in the ROM that enables a computer system to boot up or regenerate every time
when is turned on.
Programmable ram
PROM is ram that a user can modify only once, using a unique device known as a PROM
programmer enables a user to customize a microcode program.
Erasable PROM
EPROM is a type of computer memory that can be erased and reused. it is programmable
read-only memory PROM can be repeatedly wiped and reprogrammed with the help of an
erasing electrical voltage that is higher than usual, unlike EPROM chips, EPROMs can be
charged without being taken out of the computer. However, an EPROM chip must be
completely deleted and reprogrammed not just some part of it.
Virtual memory
A memory management method that enable the use of secondary memory just like it was a
component of main memory. in order to compensate for physical memory sortages, virtual
memory uses hardware and software temporarily shift data from ram to disk storage.
Ram
● The full form of RAM is random access memory
● In terms of speed it is fastest memory
Rom
● The full form of rom is read only memory
● As compared to ram, it is slower is speed
Computer memory measurement unit
Symbol Full form Quantity
1 bit Binary degit Bit cell, Binary 0, 1
4 bits Nibble +1+2 byte
8 bits byte 1 byte
1024 byte kilobyte 1 kilobyte
1024 kilobyte Megabyte 1 Megabyte
1024 Gigabyte 1 Gigabyte
megabyte
1024 Gigabyte Terabyte 1 Terabyte
1024 Terabyte Petabyte 1 Petabyte
1024 Petabyte Hexabyte 1 Hexabyte
1024 Zeetabyte 1 Zeetabyte
Hexabyte
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