What is RAM ?
RAM - Random Access Memory
RAM is a hardware device that allows information to be stored and retrieved on a computer.
Random Access Memory is a form of computer memory that can be read and changed in any order , typically used to store working data and machine code .
Usually more than 1 bit of storage is accessed by the same address and RAM devices ofter have multiple data lines and are said to be 8 bit etc devices .
Today RAM takes the form of integrated circuit ( IC) chips with MOS ( Metal oxide semiconductor) memory cell .
Types of RAM :
1. Static RAM (SRAM)
2. Dynamic RAM (DRAM)
RAM is found in server ,PCs , tablets , smartphones , and other devices such as printer .
DRAM :
DRAM is typically used for the main memory in computer devices .
Dynamic indicates that memory must be constantly refreshed or it will lose its content .
DRAM - Or SDRAM
In general the more RAM a device has the faster it will perform .
SRAM :
SRAM is said to be static because it doesn't need to refreshed , unlike DRAM .
SRAM is faster than DRAM.
Both types of RAM are volatile , meaning that they lose their contents which the power turn off.
1MB = 1024 KB
1GB = 1024 MB
1TB =1024 GB
1PB = 1024 TB
KB - kilobytes
MB - Megabytes
GB - Gigabytes
TB - Terabytes
PB - Petabytes
Why 1 MB = 1024 KB ,not 1000 KB ?
Answer , computers are based on the binary system.that means hard devices and memory are measured in power of 2 .
What is RAM Latency ?
A delay in transmitting data between a computer's RAM and it's processor .
Since RAM is not necessary fast compoted to the processor .
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