Types of RAM – Static RAM and Dynamic RAM | Computer Memory
RAM (Random Access Memory) is the internal memory of the CPU for storing data, programs, and program results. It is read/write memory which stores data until the machine is working. As soon as the machine is switched off, data is erased so it is a volatile memory.
Types of RAM
RAM is of two types:
a) Static RAM (SRAM)
b) Dynamic RAM (DRAM)
What do you mean by static RAM?
Static RAM (SRAM) is a type of RAM that retains its contents as long as power is being supplied.
What is dynamic RAM in computer architecture?
Dynamic RAM (DRAM) is a type of RAM that must be continually refreshed in order to maintain the data.
What is the major difference between SRAM and DRAM?
The difference between SRAM and DRAM are as follows:
Types of RAM
| S.No. | Static RAM (SRAM) | Dynamic RAM (DRAM) |
| 1. | Static RAM (SRAM) is a type of RAM that retains its contents as long as power is being supplied. | Dynamic RAM (DRAM) is a type of RAM that must be continually refreshed in order to maintain the data. |
| 2. | SRAM uses more space than DRAM for the same amount of storage capacity. | DRAM uses less space than SRAM for the same amount of storage capacity. |
| 3. | The manufacturing costs of SRAM are generally higher as compared to DRAM. | The manufacturing costs of DRAM are generally lower as compared to SRAM. |
| 4. | SRAM is faster and has a long life compared to DRAM. | DRAM is slower and has a short life compared to SRAM. |
| 5. | SRAM are larger in size and consume high power as compared to DRAM. | DRAM is smaller in size and consumes low power as compared to SRAM. |
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