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Computers - Storage & Memory Devices: Chapter-1

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Computers - Storage & Memory Devices: Chapter-1

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Chapter-1

COMPUTERS - STORAGE
&
MEMORY DEVICES
RAM- Random Access Memory
• RAM is generally known as a main
memory of the computer system.
• It is known as Read and Write Memory
because data can br overwritten.
• It is also called temporary memory or
cache memory
• The information stored in this type of
memory is lost when the power supply
to the PC or laptop is switched off.
• Volatile memory because data
disappears when turned off.
ROM- Read Only Memory
• ROM is a permanent type of memory.
• Its content is not lost when the power
supply is switched off.
• The computer manufacturer decides
the information of ROM, and it is
permanently stored at the time of
manufacturing which can not be
overwritten by the user.
• Non-Volatile Memory because the
data in the memory does not
disappear.
Secondary Memory/ External Memory
• Stores large volumes of
data.
• Is used to store
permanent data.
• Is non-volatile - means it
retains its data with or
without electrical
power.
HOW IT WORKS??

• It is the slowest and cheapest form of memory.


• It cannot be processed directly by the CPU.
• It must first be copied into primary storage also
known as RAM.
• Secondary memory devices include magnetic disks
like hard drives and floppy disks; optical disks such
as CDs and CD ROMs; and magnetic tapes, which
were the first forms of secondary memory.
MAGNETIC TAPE

 Magnetic tape is used for storing


large amounts of data.
 A recording medium consisting of a

thin tape with a coating of a fine


magnetic material.
 Data is stored in frames across the
width of the tape. The frames are
grouped into blocks or records
which are separated from other
blocks by gaps..
Hard Disk
• Secondary memory is where programs
and data are kept on a long – term basis.
• The hard disk has enormous storage
capacity compared to main memory.
• The hard disk is usually contained in the
systems unit of a computer.
• The hard disk is used for long-term
storage of programs and data.
• Capacity a hard disk might have is around
40 gigabytes.
• However, a hard disk is very slow
compared to main memory.
HARD DISK DIAGRAM
Hard Disks
Information is recorded in bands.
Each band of information in a given disk is called a
track.
The tracks are commonly subdivided into pie-
shaped sections called sectors.
A motor rotates the disk at a rapid speed.
Data are recorded on the tracks and read by
using read/write heads.
Compact Disk(CD- ROM)
The Compact Disc or CDs are optical media which is a shiny disk.
The CDs are relatively cheap and have a storage capacity of
up to 700Mb.
Manufacturers use CD-ROMs to record information including
text ,graphics or audio on CD distribution.

• To read a CD, place it in the CD drive.
CD-ROMs

CD-ROM use the same technology as


audio Compact Discs.
 It cannot be modified or erased.
 The discs are aluminum
sandwiched between plastic
 CDs are single sided.
CD-R(Recordable)

Datas are recorded on these discs only


once.
The CD-Rs allow you to write on one
part of the disc on one time another
part at a later time.
Each part of CD-Rs allow you to write on
only once and can’t be erased.
CD-RW(Rewritable)

The CD-RW is an erasable disc.


We can write it on multiple times like floppy or
hard disks.
This is the main advantage in this.
DVDs

DVD is an optical storage device that looks


like the same as a CD.
But,it ables to hold about 15 times as much
information and transfer it to the computer
about 20 times as fast as CD-ROMs.
Also called super density disk.
It can hold 16 gigabytes of data.
DVD-
VIDEO
DVDs were originally developed for the movie
industry for displaying full length digital movies.

DVD-ROM
The DVD-ROM is high capacity optical disc capable
of storing 4.7 GB to 17GB.
DVD+R
It is similar to CD-Rs which allows user to
write on the disc once but read it many
times.
DVD+RW
Most writable DVD drives are DVD+RW.
We can erase and read many times on
them.
HD-DVD
It can store 2 to 4 times data as compared
to standard DVD.
Pen-Drive
A pen drive, or a USB flash drive,
is a portable data- storage device.
Currently available pen drives with
storage capacities ranging from 4GB
and 128GB
It can be used to store graphics-
heavy documents, photos, music files
and video clips.
Disadvantages of Pen drive

Due it’s small size,


pen drives can be
easily misplaced or
lost.
Improperly wired USB
ports can destroy the
circuitry of pen
drives.
Virus attack.
Blu-Ray Disc
Blu-ray Disc (BD) is an Optical disc
storage medium designed to supersede
the DVD format.
The plastic disc is 120 mm in diameter and
1.2 mm thick, the same size as DVDs and
CDs.
Developed by blu-ray disc association
(which includes Apple, Hitachi, HP, LG,
Panasonic, Pioneer, Philips, Samsung, Sharp,
Sony).
External Hard Disk
• It is a device that you plug into a
computer USB port.
• An external hard drive gives you
more storage space to keep your
data.
Look at the picture and Answer the
Questions:
Look at the picture and Answer the
Questions:
Look at the picture and Answer the
Questions:
Name all the Storage Devices

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