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SRAM and DRAM

SRAM and DRAM are the two main types of random access memory (RAM). SRAM is faster and more expensive than DRAM but stores less data. It is often used for CPU caches and in high-performance servers where speed is critical. DRAM is slower than SRAM but can store more data and is cheaper, making it better for main system memory where cost is the primary concern. Both SRAM and DRAM are volatile and require power to maintain stored data, but DRAM cells must be periodically refreshed due to capacitor leakage.

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SRAM and DRAM

SRAM and DRAM are the two main types of random access memory (RAM). SRAM is faster and more expensive than DRAM but stores less data. It is often used for CPU caches and in high-performance servers where speed is critical. DRAM is slower than SRAM but can store more data and is cheaper, making it better for main system memory where cost is the primary concern. Both SRAM and DRAM are volatile and require power to maintain stored data, but DRAM cells must be periodically refreshed due to capacitor leakage.

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A)A memory system where performance is the most important goal
Answer is SRAM
B) A memory system where cost is the most important factor
Answer is DRAM
First, Let us discuss What is RAM. RAM is called as Random Access Memory.
Which is placed between hard disc and cpu to minimize data process speed.
Hard disc is typically a slow speed device compared to CPU. CPU always has to
wait to transfer data from hard disc to process. To avoid that we are placing
intermediate high speed memory which is called RAM. RAM is coming in to
different types
1. SRAM
2. DRAM

We will look at the properties of two RAM and conclude which is better for
different factor. Let us first look into SRAM
SRAM

Each SRAM cell stores a bit using a six-transistor circuit and latch. SRAM is
volatile(data may lose if electricity goes off) but if the system is powered,
SRAM retains data values without recharging cells. It is fairly insensitive to
electrical noise, which is unwanted electrical signal that interferes with a
desired signal. Since it is faster and costs more than DRAM, it normally
operates as CPU memory caches or on high-end, high-performance servers.
SRAM system memory is typically 20-40ns (nanoseconds).

•Cost is More expensive


•Performance is On-chip memory with minimal access time; can run at the
speed of the host microprocessor
•Power is generally lower: No charge leakage since it changes direction of
current through switches instead of leaking power through the capacitor.
However, this depends on the application environment and SRAM can
consume as much or more power as DRAM.
•Storage is Smaller: Acts as cache; storage measured in MBs
•Memory is Volatile: Does not require additional charges while it is receiving
power, but eventually loses data without it.
•Placed between Processors or between processor and main memory

DRAM

DRAM: is a memory chip that can hold more data than an SRAM chip, but it
requires more power. Each DRAM cell stores a bit using a single paired
capacitor and transistor. Since single component pairs can create a cell, and
billions of them can fit on a single chip, DRAM is capable of very high densities.
Like SRAM, DRAM if volatile. But unlike SRAM, each cell must be periodically
refreshed since capacitors leak power. It is sensitive to electrical noise. DRAM
speeds usually range between 60ns and 100ns – still fast but slower than
SRAM. Typical per-second speeds are 20-40GB/s, and continual cell recharging
results in higher latency and bandwidth delays than SRAM.
•Cost is Cheaper
•Performance Slower: Off-chip memory with longer access time
•Generally need higher power : Capacitors leak power thanks to imperfect
insulation, requiring regular power refreshes.
•Placed in Motherboard
•Volatile memory but Must have active power supply plus frequent charges
while active.

As a comparative study on both RAM’s, for better performance SRAM and


cost effective factor DRAM

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