Computer Memory
Computer Memory
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
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)
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