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Computer

Memory
Presentation by: Jiya Tyagi
What is
Computer
Memory?
Computer memory is just like the human
brain. It is used to store data/information
and instructions. It is a data storage unit or
a data storage device where data is to be
processed and instructions required for
processing are stored. It can store both the
input and output can be stored here.
It is faster computer memory as
compare to secondary memory.
It is semiconductor memories.
It is usually a volatile memory.
Characteristics of It is the main memory of the
computer.
Main Memory A computer system cannot run
without primary memory.
Types of Memory

Primary Secondary Cache


memory memory memory
Primary
Memory
The primary memory, also known as
main memory or semiconductor
memory, is used to store data and
programs during computer
operations. It consists of two types
of memory, RAM and ROM.
Secondary
Memory
The secondary memory, also known as
auxiliary memory or backup memory, is a
non-volatile storage medium used to
store a large amount of permanent data
or information. It is slower than primary
memory and cannot be accessed by the
CPU. Data must first be transferred from
secondary memory to main memory
before it can be accessed by the CPU.
Cache
Memory
This is a high-speed semiconductor
memory that can enhance the
performance of the CPU by acting as a
buffer between it and the main memory.
Its purpose is to store frequently used
data and programs for quick access by
the CPU.
RAM ROM
It stands for Random It stands for Read only
access memory. memory
It is the fastest It is slower memory as
memory. compare to RAM.
It is volatile memory. It is non-volatile
memory.
In this memory, data In this memory, data
will erase when the will not erase even if
power is off. the power is off.
Units of
Memory Memory unit is the amount
of data that can be stored
in the storage unit. This
storage capacity is
expressed in terms of
Bytes.
Memory Memory Unit
Units Bit
A microprocessor uses binary digits 0 and 1 to decide the OFF and
ON state respectively, of various circuits. Furthermore, a bit is the
smallest unit of representation in the binary language.

Byte
A byte is the representation of a group of 8 bits. Moreover, a byte is a unit
that expresses any word, symbol, or character in the computer language.
Besides, computer memory is always in terms of multiples of bytes.
MEMORY UNITS
1 Bit
8 Bits = 1 Byte
1024 Bytes = 1 Kilobyte (1 KB)
1024 Kilobytes = 1 Megabyte (1 MB)
1024 Megabytes = 1 Gigabyte (1 GB)
1024 Gigabytes = 1 Terabyte (1 TB)
The
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