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ITP421 WEEK 3 - Random Access Memory

This document discusses different types of random access memory (RAM). It begins by explaining that RAM is volatile internal memory that stores data, programs, and results until the computer is turned off. It then describes several types of RAM: DDR3 RAM increased data transfer rates over DDR2. DDR RAM appeared in 2001 and became the graphics card standard. DDR2 RAM arrived in 2003 and was twice as fast as DDR. FPM, EDO, and SDRAM were older RAM types used in 1990s systems. RAMBUS RDRAM had a unique architecture but saw limited adoption. The document assigns researching power supplies as homework.

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ITP421 WEEK 3 - Random Access Memory

This document discusses different types of random access memory (RAM). It begins by explaining that RAM is volatile internal memory that stores data, programs, and results until the computer is turned off. It then describes several types of RAM: DDR3 RAM increased data transfer rates over DDR2. DDR RAM appeared in 2001 and became the graphics card standard. DDR2 RAM arrived in 2003 and was twice as fast as DDR. FPM, EDO, and SDRAM were older RAM types used in 1990s systems. RAMBUS RDRAM had a unique architecture but saw limited adoption. The document assigns researching power supplies as homework.

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ITP 421

WEEK 3 – RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY


Random Access Memory

 RAM (Random Access Memory) is the internal memory of the


CPU for storing data, program, and program result. It is a
read/write memory which stores data until the machine is
working. As soon as the machine is switched off, data is
erased.
 RAM is volatile, i.e. data stored in it is lost when we switch
off the computer or if there is a power failure.
Different Types of RAM
DDR3 RAM
 DDR3 was the next generation memory introduced in the summer of 2007 as
the natural successor to DDR2.
 DDR3 increased the pre-fetch buffer size to 8-bits an increased the operating
frequency once again resulting in high data transfer rates than its predecessor
DDR2.
 In addition, to the increased data transfer rate memory chip voltage level was
lowered to 1.5 V to counter the heating effects of the high frequency.
FPM RAM
 FPM RAM, which stands for “Fast Page Mode” RAM is a
type of Dynamic RAM (DRAM).
 The term "Fast Page Mode" comes from the capability
of memory being able to access data that is on the
same page and can be done with less latency.
 Most 486 and Pentium based systems from 1995 and
earlier use FPM Memory.
EDO RAM
 EDO RAM, which stands for "Extended Data Out RAM" came out in 1995 as a
new type of memory available for Pentium based systems.
 EDO is a modified form of FPM RAM which is commonly referred to as "Hyper
Page Mode".
SDRAM
 SDRAM , which is short for Synchronous DRAM is a type of DRAM that runs in
synchronization with the memory bus. Beginning in 1996 most Intel based
chipsets began to support SDRAM which made it a popular choice for new
systems in 2001.
 SDRAM is capable of running at 133MHz which is about three times faster than
FPM RAM and twice as fast as EDO RAM. Most Pentium or Celeron systems
purchased in 1999 have SDRAM.
DDR RAM
 DDR RAM, which stands for "Double Data Rate" which is a type of SDRAM and
appeared first on the market around 2001 but didn’t catch on until about
2001 when the mainstream motherboards started supporting it.
 DDRRAM has become mainstream in the graphics card market and has become
the memory standard.
DDR2 RAM
 DDR2 RAM, which stands for "Double Data Rate 2" is a newer version of DDR
which is twice as fast as the original DDR RAM.
 DDR2RAM came out in mid 2003 and the first chipsets that supported DDR2
came out in mid 2004.
 DDR2 still is double data rate just like the original DDR however DDR2-RAM
has modified signaling which enables higher speeds to be achieved with more
immunity to signal noise and cross-talk between signals.
RAMBUS (RIMM) RAM
 RAMBUS RDRAM is a type of ram of its own, it came out in 1999 and was
developed from traditional DRAM but its architecture is totally new.
 RD RAM did make an appearance in the Sony Playstation 2 and the Nintendo
64 game consoles.
ASSIGNMENT
 Research about Power Supply

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