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Ram and Its Types: Multiplexing Demultiplexing

RAM, or random access memory, is the computer's temporary memory that is directly accessible by the CPU. There are two main types: dynamic RAM (DRAM) and static RAM (SRAM). DRAM can hold more data but requires more power, while SRAM is faster but more expensive. RAM is volatile and will lose all data when power is turned off, unlike other types of memory. RAM allows for fast random reading and writing of data currently being processed by the CPU and stored in the computer's main memory.

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Ram and Its Types: Multiplexing Demultiplexing

RAM, or random access memory, is the computer's temporary memory that is directly accessible by the CPU. There are two main types: dynamic RAM (DRAM) and static RAM (SRAM). DRAM can hold more data but requires more power, while SRAM is faster but more expensive. RAM is volatile and will lose all data when power is turned off, unlike other types of memory. RAM allows for fast random reading and writing of data currently being processed by the CPU and stored in the computer's main memory.

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RAM AND ITS TYPES

RAM stands for Random access memory. Also called Volatile memory or
Temporary memory. It is a type of temporary storage devices. It does not store
data permanently. RAM loses all its data once the power is turned off.
RAM contains multiplexing and demultiplexing circuitry, to connect the data lines to the addressed
storage for reading or writing the entry. Usually more than one bit of storage is accessed by the
same address, and RAM devices often have multiple data lines and are said to be "8-bit" or "16-bit",
etc. devices.

 RAM(Random Access Memory) is a part of computer's Main Memory which


is directly accessible by CPU. RAM is used to Read and Write data into it
which is accessed by CPU randomly. ... RAM is used to store the data that is
currently processed by the CPU. Most of the programs and data that are
modifiable are stored in RAM.
 Types of RAM
There are two main types of RAM: Dynamic RAM (DRAM) and
Static RAM (SRAM).
SRAM: is a memory chip that is faster and uses less power than DRAM. 
DRAM: is a memory chip that can hold more data than an SRAM chip, but it requires more
power. ... Random access memory (RAM) is a semiconductor device placed on a processor
that stores variables for CPU calculations

... It keeps data in the memory as long as power is supplied to the system unlike
DRAM, which has to be refreshed periodically. As such, SRAM is faster but also
more expensive, making DRAM the more prevalent memory in computer systems.
 Features of RAM
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. Access time in RAM is independent
of the address, that is, each storage location inside the memory is as easy to
reach as other locations and takes the same amount of time.
 RAM function in computer
Ram stands for random access memory. Ram is a form of computer data storage
that stores data and machine code currently being used. A random-access
memory device allows data items to be read or written in almost the same
amount of time irrespective of the physical location of data inside the memory.
Usually, more than one bit of storage is accessed by the same address, and RAM
devices often have multiple data lines and said to be “8 bit or 16 bit” etc.
RAM is short for “random access memory” and while it might sound mysterious, RAM is one of
the most fundamental elements of computing. RAM is the super-fast and temporary
data storage space that a computer needs to access right now or in the next few moments.

LIMITATION OF RAM

One of the biggest drawback of Random Access Memory is that it is a


volatile memory. That means whenever the computer is switched off all
the data that was stored in the RAM is lost.
Another limitation of RAM is space limitation. The cost per bit for RAM is
high as compared to ROM, because of this reason it is not used for mass
storage.
Block Diagram Of Ram:
 This block diagram introduces the main interface to RAM.
 A Chip Select, CS enables or disables the RAM.
ADRS specifies the address or location to read from or write to.
WR selects between reading from or writing to the memory. To read from memory,
WR should be set to 0. OUT will be the n-bit value stored at ADRS. To write to memory, we set WR = 1.
DATA is the n-bit value to save in memory.
CONCLUSION
The amount of RAM matters more than the type of RAM.This is because
more the RAM available in a system, more number of tasks can be
performed simultaneously without any performance drop.
FUTURE OF RAM..
Future computers and electronic gadgets will need memory chips that
are smaller, faster and cheaper than those of today.
RRAM (Resistive RAM) and Z-RAM (Zero-capacitor RAM) are runners in
the global technology race as the next generation RAM.

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