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What is computer memory?

A physical device that stores data or information temporarily or permanently


in it is called memory. It’s a device where data is stored and process.

In common, a computer has primary and secondary memories. Auxiliary


(secondary) memory stores data and programs for long-term storage or until
the time a user wants to keep them in memory, while main memory stores
instructions and data during programme execution; hence, any programme
or file that is currently running or executing on a computer is stored in
primary memory.

EXPLAIN PRIMARY STORAGE DEVICE.

It’s a temporary storage.


It consists of some chips.
The data & instruction are resided in this memory when the CPU executing
programs.
This memory can capable to store & retrieved data very quickly.

Primary memory is only the memory that is directly access to the CPU.

RAM

The complete name of RAM is random access memory which is also known as
Primary memory.
It is called read/write memory because data can be read as well as write in RAM.
It is called random access because you can directly access any data from RAM if
you know row & column cell.
The RAM chip is fixed on the mother board & the mother board is designed in
such a way that its memory capacity can be enhanced by adding more RAM chip.
RAM is a VOLETILE memory.

RAM chips are of two types:

DRAM:

Dynamic Random Access Memory is a volatile memory that allows fast access to
data and is ideal for use as the primary store of computer systems.
However, the information is stored as electrical charges and the charges need to
be constantly refreshed in order for the data to be maintained.

SRAM:

Static Random Access Memory is also a volatile memory.


Once data is written into the chip, it is maintained as long as power is supplied to it; it
does not need refreshing.
However, SRAM is slower than DRAM and it is also more expensive.

ROM

The complete name of ROM is read only memory.


The data stored permanently & can’t be altered by the programmer.
Data stored in RAM chip can be read & used but cannot be changed.
This memory also known a field storage permanent storage or dead storage.
It is basically used to store manufacturer programmed & user program.
Most of the basic operations are carried out by electronic circuits which are known as
micro programs.
These programs are stored in ROM. For ex. System Boot Loader.

PROM

 Programmable Read Only Memory is a non-volatile memory which allows the user to
program the chip with a PROM writer.
 The chip can be programmed once, thereafter, it cannot be altered.

EPROM & EEPROM

Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory and Electrically Erasable


Programmable Read Only Memory chips can be electrically programmed.
Unlike ROM and PROM chips, EPROM chips can be erased and reprogrammed.

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