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Static RAM (SRAM)

RAM is the internal memory of the CPU that is used to store data, programs, and results. It is volatile memory that allows random access to stored data at equal speeds. RAM comes in two main types - static RAM (SRAM) and dynamic RAM (DRAM). SRAM does not need to be refreshed but is more expensive due to using more chips. DRAM must be refreshed regularly to maintain data but is cheaper and smaller than SRAM, making it suitable for most system memory applications.

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Static RAM (SRAM)

RAM is the internal memory of the CPU that is used to store data, programs, and results. It is volatile memory that allows random access to stored data at equal speeds. RAM comes in two main types - static RAM (SRAM) and dynamic RAM (DRAM). SRAM does not need to be refreshed but is more expensive due to using more chips. DRAM must be refreshed regularly to maintain data but is cheaper and smaller than SRAM, making it suitable for most system memory applications.

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A RAM constitutes the internal memory of the CPU for storing data, program and program result.

It is read/write
memory. It is called random access memory (RAM).
Since access time in RAM is independent of the address to the word that is, each storage location inside the memory
is as easy to reach as other location & takes the same amount of time. We can reach into the memory at random &
extremely fast but can also be quite expensive.
RAM is volatile, i.e. data stored in it is lost when we switch off the computer or if there is a power failure. Hence a
backup uninterruptible power system(UPS) is often used with computers. RAM is small , both in terms of its physical
size and in the amount of data it can hold.
RAM is of two types
Static RAM (SRAM)
Dynamic RAM (DRAM)

Static RAM (SRAM)
The word static indicates that the memory retains its contents as long as power remains applied. However, data is
lost when the power gets down due to volatile nature. SRAM chips use a matrix of 6-transistors and no capacitors.
Transistors do not require power to prevent leakage, so SRAM need not have to be refreshed on a regular basis.
Because of the extra space in the matrix, SRAM uses more chips than DRAM for the same amount of storage space,
thus making the manufacturing costs higher.
Static RAM is used as cache memory needs to be very fast and small.
Characteristic of the Static RAM
It has long data lifetime
There is no need to refresh
Faster
Used as cache memory
Large size
Expensive
High power consumption
Dynamic RAM (DRAM)
DRAM, unlike SRAM, must be continually refreshed in order for it to maintain the data. This is done by placing the
memory on a refresh circuit that rewrites the data several hundred times per second. DRAM is used for most system
memory because it is cheap and small. All DRAMs are made up of memory cells. These cells are composed of one
capacitor and one transistor.
Characteristic of the Dynamic RAM
It has short data lifetime
Need to refresh continuously
Slower as compared to SRAM
Used as RAM
lesser in size
Less expensive
Less power consumption

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