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Memory Devices

Computer memory consists of primary and secondary memory. Primary memory, also called volatile memory, is internal and temporary, holding data currently being processed and losing it when powered off like RAM. Secondary memory, also called non-volatile memory, is external and permanent, storing data even when powered off like hard disks. The two types of memory differ in volatility, accessibility, expense, and whether they use semiconductor or magnetic/optical storage.

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Memory Devices

Computer memory consists of primary and secondary memory. Primary memory, also called volatile memory, is internal and temporary, holding data currently being processed and losing it when powered off like RAM. Secondary memory, also called non-volatile memory, is external and permanent, storing data even when powered off like hard disks. The two types of memory differ in volatility, accessibility, expense, and whether they use semiconductor or magnetic/optical storage.

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Computer Memory – Primary and

Secondary Memory in Computer


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Computer Memory – Primary and Secondary Memory in Computer

Computer Memory– Memory is storage part in computer. It is store the data, information,
programs during processing in computer. It stores data either temporarily or permanent basis.
Memory used to important role in saving and retrieving data.

Types of Memory– Mainly computer have two types memory

1. Primary Memory / Volatile Memory.


2. Secondary Memory / Non Volatile Memory.

1. Primary Memory / Volatile Memory– Primary memory is internal memory of the


computer. It is also known as main memory and Temporary memory .Primary Memory holds
the data and instruction on which computer is currently working. Primary Memory is nature
volatile. It means when power is switched off it lost all data.
Types of Primary Memory– Primary memory is generally of two types.

1. RAM
2. ROM

1. RAM (Random Access Memory) – It stands for Random Access Memory.RAM is known
as read /writes memory. It generally refereed as main memory of the computer system. It is a
temporary memory. The information stored in this memory is lost as the power supply to the
computer is switched off. That’s why RAM is also called “Volatile Memory”
Types of RAM– RAM is also of two types:

a) Static RAM- Static RAM also known as SRAM ,retain stored information as long as the
power supply is ON. SRAM are of higher coast and consume more power .They have higher
speed than Dynamic RAM

b)Dynamic RAM– Dynamic RAM also known as DRAM, its stored information in a very
short time (a few milliseconds) even though the power supply is ON. The Dynamic RAM are
cheaper and moderate speed and also they consume less power.

2. ROM (Read Only Memory) – It stands for Read Only Memory.ROM is a Permanent
Type memory. Its content are not lost when power supply is switched off. Content of ROM is
decided by the computer manufacturer and permanently stored at the time of manufacturing.
ROM cannot be overwritten by the computer. It is also called “Non-Volatile Memory”.
Type of ROM: ROM memory is three types names are following-

1. PROM(Programmable Read Only Memory)-PROM chip is programmable ROM.it


is PROM chips to write data once and read many.once chip has been programmed ,the
recorded information cannot be changed. PROM is also nonvolatile memory.
2. EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory)- EPROM chip can be
programmed time and again by erasing the information stored earlier in it. Information
stored in EPROM exposing the chip for some time ultraviolet light .
3. EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory)-The
EEPROM is programmed and erased by special electrical waves in millisecond. A
single byte of a data or the entire contents of device can be erased.

2. Secondary Memory / Non Volatile Memory– Secondary Memory is external memory of


the computer. It is also known as Auxiliary memory and permanent memory. It is used to
store the different programs and the information permanently. Secondary Memory is nature
non volatile. It means data is stored permanently even if power is switched off.
The secondary storage devices are:

1. Floppy Disks
2. Magnetic (Hard) Disk
3. Magnetic Tapes
4. Pen Drive
5. Winchester Disk
6. Optical Disk(CD,DVD)

Differences between Primary and Secondary Memory

S.N. Primary memory Secondary memory


1 Primary memory is temporary Secondary memory is permanent
Primary memory is directly accessible by Secondary memory is not directly
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Processor/CPU accessible by CPU
Nature of Parts of Primary memory varies.
3 RAM- volatile in nature. ROM- Non- It’s always Non-volatile in nature
volatiler
Secondary memory devices are less
Primary memory devices are more
4 expensive when compare to primary
expensive than secondary storage devices
memory devices
The memory devices used for primary The secondary memory devices are
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memory are semiconductor memories magnetic and optical memories
Primary memory is also known as Main Secondary memory is also known as
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memory or Internal memory External memory or Auxiliary memory
Examples: RAM, ROM, Cache memory, Examples: Hard Disk, Floppy Disk,
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PROM, EPROM, Registers etc Magnetic Tapes etc

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