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Session : Chapter – Computer Basics
Topic : Memory
COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS
2
CONTENTS
Introduction
• RAM,ROM,PROM,EPROM
• Auxiliary Storage Devices-Magnetic
Tape, Hard Disk, Floppy Disk
• Optical Disks: CD-R Drive,CD-RW
disks,DVD,Blue ray Discs.
3
4
Memory
5
1. Introduction
• Memory Devices
(RAM,ROM,PROM,EPROM)
• Storage Devices (Auxiliary Storage
Devices-Magnetic Tape, Hard Disk, Floppy
Disk .Optical Disks: CD-R Drive,CD-RW
disks,DVD,Blue ray Discs)
6
7
Characteristics of Storage Devices
• Speed
• Volatility
• Access method
• Portability
• Cost and capacity
8
Basic Units Of Measurement
• Bit
Binary digit
Smallest unit of measurement
Two possible values 0 1
on off
OR
•Byte
•8 bits
9
Small Units Of Measurement (Processor
And Memory Speed)
Millisecond (ms) – a thousandth of a second
(1/1,000 = 10-3
)
Microsecond (μs) - a millionth of a second
(1/1,000,000 = 10-6
)
Nanosecond (ns) – a billionth of a second
(1/1,000,000,000 = 10-9
)
10
Large Units Of Measurement
(Memory, Storage)
• Note: powers of two are used because
computer memory and storage are based on
the basic unit (bit).
• Kilobyte (KB) – a thousand bytes (1,024 = 210
)
• Megabyte (MB) - a million (1,048,576 = 220
)
11
Large Units Of Measurement
(Memory, Storage)
• Gigabyte (GB) – a billion (1,073,741,824 = 230
)
–~ A complete set of encyclopedias requires
about 700 MB of storage
–~ 30 minutes of video (1/4 of the information
stored on a typical DVD)
12
Large Units Of Measurement
(Memory, Storage)
• Terabyte (TB) – a trillion (1,099,511,627,776 =
240
)
– ~ 20 million four-drawer filing cabinets full of
text
– ~ 200 DVD’s of information
13
CONTENTS
• Introduction
• RAM,ROM,PROM,EPROM
• Auxiliary Storage Devices-Magnetic
Tape, Hard Disk, Floppy Disk
• Optical Disks: CD-R Drive,CD-RW
disks,DVD,Blue ray Discs.
14
• Memory Devices
– Memory: Is one or more sets of chips
that store data/program instructions,
either temporarily or permanently .
– It is critical processing component in
any computer
– PCs use several different types
2. RAM,ROM,PROM,EPROM
15
RAM,ROM,PROM,EPROM
• Memory Devices
– Two most important are
• RAM(Random Access Memory)
• ROM(Read-only Memory)
– They work in different ways and perform
distinct functions
– CPU Registers
– Cache Memory
16
RAM
• RAM is packaged as a chip.
• Basic storage unit is a cell (one bit per cell).
• Multiple RAM chips form a memory.
• Random Access Memory
Volatile
Used for temporary storage
Typical ranges 256 MB - 4 GB
• Random Access means direct access to any
part of memory
17
Nonvolatile Memories(ROM)
• DRAM and SRAM are volatile memories
–Lose information if powered off.
• Nonvolatile memories retain value even if
powered off.
–Generic name is read-only memory
(ROM).
–Misleading because some ROMs can be
read and modified.
18
Nonvolatile Memories(ROM)
• Types of ROMs
– Programmable ROM (PROM)
– Eraseable programmable ROM (EPROM)
– Electrically eraseable PROM (EEPROM)
– Flash memory (used in portable digital
devices)
• Firmware (Program instruction used frequently)
– Program stored in a ROM
• Boot time code, BIOS (basic input/output
system)
• graphics cards, disk controllers.
19
Memory
20
3. Storage Vs. Memory
Memory (e.g., RAM)
•Keep the information for a shorter period
of time (usually volatile)
•Faster
•More expensive
21
3. Storage Vs. Memory
Storage (e.g., Hard disk)
• The information is retained
longer (non-volatile)
• Slower
• Cheaper
22
CONTENTS
• Introduction
• RAM,ROM,PROM,EPROM
• Auxiliary Storage Devices-Magnetic
Tape, Hard Disk, Floppy Disk
• Optical Disks: CD-R Drive,CD-RW
disks,DVD,Blue ray Discs.
23
Categories Of Storage
• Magnetic
– Floppy disks
– Zip disks
– Hard drives
• Optical
– CD-ROM
– DVD
• Solid state storage devices
– USB Key (a very common form of solid state
storage)
24
Magnetic Storage
• Exploits duality of magnetism and
electricity
– Converts electrical signals into magnetic
charges
– Captures magnetic charge on a storage
medium
– Later regenerates electrical current from
stored magnetic charge
• Polarity of magnetic charge represents
bit values zero and one
25
1. Magnetic Drives
26
Magnetic Disk
• Flat, circular platter with metallic coating
that is rotated beneath read/write heads
• Random access device; read/write head
can be moved to any location on the platter
• Hard disks and floppy disks
• Cost performance leader for general-
purpose
on-line secondary storage
27
1. Magnetic Drives: Storage Capacities
•Floppy disks
–~ 1 MB
•Hard drives
–~80 – 500 GB (TB is possible but very
rare)
28
Floppy Disks
A floppy disk is a portable, inexpensive storage
medium that consists of a thin, circular, flexible
plastic disk with a magnetic coating enclosed in
a square-shaped plastic shell.
29
Structure Of Floppy Disks
• Initially Floppy disks were 8-inches wide, they
then shrank to 5.25 inches, and today the most
widely used folly disks are 3.5 inches wide and
can typically store 1.44 megabytes of data.
• A folly disk is a magnetic disk, which means that
it used magnetic patterns to store data.
• Data in floppy disks can be read from and
written to.
• Formatting is the process of preparing a disk
for reading and writing.
• A track is a narrow recording band that forms a
full circle on the surface of the disk.
30
Hard Disks
• Another form of auxiliary storage is a hard disk.
A hard disk consists of one or more rigid metal
plates coated with a metal oxide material that
allows data to be magnetically recorded on the
surface of the platters.
• The hard disk platters spin at a high rate of
speed, typically 5400 to 7200 revolutions per
minute (RPM).
• Storage capacities of hard disks for personal
computers range from 10 GB to 120 GB (one
billion bytes are called a gigabyte).
31
sectors
each track is
divided into pie-
shaped wedges
cluster
two or more
sectors
combined
tracks
data is recorded in
concentric circular
bands
32
Optical Mass Storage Devices
• Store bit values as variations in light reflection
• Higher areal density & longer data life than
magnetic storage
• Standardized and relatively inexpensive
• Uses: read-only storage with low performance
requirements, applications with high capacity
requirements & where portability in a
standardized format is needed
33
2. Optical Drives
•CD's (Compact Disk)
~ 700 MB storage
–CD-ROM (read only)
–CD-R: (record) to a CD
–CD-RW: can write and erase CD to reuse it (re-
writable)
•DVD(Digital Video Disk)
34
Compact Discs (CD)
• A compact disk (CD), also called an optical disc,
is a flat round, portable storage medium that is
usually 4.75 inch in diameter.
• A CD-ROM (read only memory), is a compact
disc that used the same laser technology as
audio CDs for recording music. In addition it can
contain other types of data such as text,
graphics, and video.
• The capacity of a CD-ROM is 650 MB of data.
35
DVD-ROM
– Over 4 GB storage (varies with
format)
– DVD- ROM (read only)
– Many recordable formats (e.g.,
DVD-R, DVD-RW; ..)
– Are more highly compact than
a CD.
– Special laser is needed to read
them
DVD (Digital Video Disk)
36
Blu-ray Technology
• Name
Derived from the blue-violet
laser used to read and write
data.
– Developed by the Blu-ray
Disc Association with more
than 180 members.
• Dell
• Sony
• LG
37
Blu-ray Technology Cont.
• Data capacity
– Because Blu-ray
uses a blue laser(405
nanometers) instead
of a red laser(650
nanometers) this
allows the data
tracks on the disc to
be very compact.
– This allows for more
than twice as small
pits as on a DVD.
38
Blu-ray Technology Cont.
• BD-ROM (read-only) - for pre-recorded
content
• BD-R (recordable) - for PC data storage
• BD-RW (rewritable) - for PC data storage
• BD-RE (rewritable) - for HDTV recording
Formats
39
Summary
• Introduction
• RAM,ROM,PROM,EPROM
• Auxiliary Storage Devices-Magnetic
Tape, Hard Disk, Floppy Disk
• Optical Disks: CD-R Drive,CD-RW
disks,DVD,Blue ray Discs.
40
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Basic Compute Memory and data base Concepts.ppt

  • 1. 1 Session : Chapter – Computer Basics Topic : Memory COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS
  • 2. 2 CONTENTS Introduction • RAM,ROM,PROM,EPROM • Auxiliary Storage Devices-Magnetic Tape, Hard Disk, Floppy Disk • Optical Disks: CD-R Drive,CD-RW disks,DVD,Blue ray Discs.
  • 3. 3
  • 5. 5 1. Introduction • Memory Devices (RAM,ROM,PROM,EPROM) • Storage Devices (Auxiliary Storage Devices-Magnetic Tape, Hard Disk, Floppy Disk .Optical Disks: CD-R Drive,CD-RW disks,DVD,Blue ray Discs)
  • 6. 6
  • 7. 7 Characteristics of Storage Devices • Speed • Volatility • Access method • Portability • Cost and capacity
  • 8. 8 Basic Units Of Measurement • Bit Binary digit Smallest unit of measurement Two possible values 0 1 on off OR •Byte •8 bits
  • 9. 9 Small Units Of Measurement (Processor And Memory Speed) Millisecond (ms) – a thousandth of a second (1/1,000 = 10-3 ) Microsecond (μs) - a millionth of a second (1/1,000,000 = 10-6 ) Nanosecond (ns) – a billionth of a second (1/1,000,000,000 = 10-9 )
  • 10. 10 Large Units Of Measurement (Memory, Storage) • Note: powers of two are used because computer memory and storage are based on the basic unit (bit). • Kilobyte (KB) – a thousand bytes (1,024 = 210 ) • Megabyte (MB) - a million (1,048,576 = 220 )
  • 11. 11 Large Units Of Measurement (Memory, Storage) • Gigabyte (GB) – a billion (1,073,741,824 = 230 ) –~ A complete set of encyclopedias requires about 700 MB of storage –~ 30 minutes of video (1/4 of the information stored on a typical DVD)
  • 12. 12 Large Units Of Measurement (Memory, Storage) • Terabyte (TB) – a trillion (1,099,511,627,776 = 240 ) – ~ 20 million four-drawer filing cabinets full of text – ~ 200 DVD’s of information
  • 13. 13 CONTENTS • Introduction • RAM,ROM,PROM,EPROM • Auxiliary Storage Devices-Magnetic Tape, Hard Disk, Floppy Disk • Optical Disks: CD-R Drive,CD-RW disks,DVD,Blue ray Discs.
  • 14. 14 • Memory Devices – Memory: Is one or more sets of chips that store data/program instructions, either temporarily or permanently . – It is critical processing component in any computer – PCs use several different types 2. RAM,ROM,PROM,EPROM
  • 15. 15 RAM,ROM,PROM,EPROM • Memory Devices – Two most important are • RAM(Random Access Memory) • ROM(Read-only Memory) – They work in different ways and perform distinct functions – CPU Registers – Cache Memory
  • 16. 16 RAM • RAM is packaged as a chip. • Basic storage unit is a cell (one bit per cell). • Multiple RAM chips form a memory. • Random Access Memory Volatile Used for temporary storage Typical ranges 256 MB - 4 GB • Random Access means direct access to any part of memory
  • 17. 17 Nonvolatile Memories(ROM) • DRAM and SRAM are volatile memories –Lose information if powered off. • Nonvolatile memories retain value even if powered off. –Generic name is read-only memory (ROM). –Misleading because some ROMs can be read and modified.
  • 18. 18 Nonvolatile Memories(ROM) • Types of ROMs – Programmable ROM (PROM) – Eraseable programmable ROM (EPROM) – Electrically eraseable PROM (EEPROM) – Flash memory (used in portable digital devices) • Firmware (Program instruction used frequently) – Program stored in a ROM • Boot time code, BIOS (basic input/output system) • graphics cards, disk controllers.
  • 20. 20 3. Storage Vs. Memory Memory (e.g., RAM) •Keep the information for a shorter period of time (usually volatile) •Faster •More expensive
  • 21. 21 3. Storage Vs. Memory Storage (e.g., Hard disk) • The information is retained longer (non-volatile) • Slower • Cheaper
  • 22. 22 CONTENTS • Introduction • RAM,ROM,PROM,EPROM • Auxiliary Storage Devices-Magnetic Tape, Hard Disk, Floppy Disk • Optical Disks: CD-R Drive,CD-RW disks,DVD,Blue ray Discs.
  • 23. 23 Categories Of Storage • Magnetic – Floppy disks – Zip disks – Hard drives • Optical – CD-ROM – DVD • Solid state storage devices – USB Key (a very common form of solid state storage)
  • 24. 24 Magnetic Storage • Exploits duality of magnetism and electricity – Converts electrical signals into magnetic charges – Captures magnetic charge on a storage medium – Later regenerates electrical current from stored magnetic charge • Polarity of magnetic charge represents bit values zero and one
  • 26. 26 Magnetic Disk • Flat, circular platter with metallic coating that is rotated beneath read/write heads • Random access device; read/write head can be moved to any location on the platter • Hard disks and floppy disks • Cost performance leader for general- purpose on-line secondary storage
  • 27. 27 1. Magnetic Drives: Storage Capacities •Floppy disks –~ 1 MB •Hard drives –~80 – 500 GB (TB is possible but very rare)
  • 28. 28 Floppy Disks A floppy disk is a portable, inexpensive storage medium that consists of a thin, circular, flexible plastic disk with a magnetic coating enclosed in a square-shaped plastic shell.
  • 29. 29 Structure Of Floppy Disks • Initially Floppy disks were 8-inches wide, they then shrank to 5.25 inches, and today the most widely used folly disks are 3.5 inches wide and can typically store 1.44 megabytes of data. • A folly disk is a magnetic disk, which means that it used magnetic patterns to store data. • Data in floppy disks can be read from and written to. • Formatting is the process of preparing a disk for reading and writing. • A track is a narrow recording band that forms a full circle on the surface of the disk.
  • 30. 30 Hard Disks • Another form of auxiliary storage is a hard disk. A hard disk consists of one or more rigid metal plates coated with a metal oxide material that allows data to be magnetically recorded on the surface of the platters. • The hard disk platters spin at a high rate of speed, typically 5400 to 7200 revolutions per minute (RPM). • Storage capacities of hard disks for personal computers range from 10 GB to 120 GB (one billion bytes are called a gigabyte).
  • 31. 31 sectors each track is divided into pie- shaped wedges cluster two or more sectors combined tracks data is recorded in concentric circular bands
  • 32. 32 Optical Mass Storage Devices • Store bit values as variations in light reflection • Higher areal density & longer data life than magnetic storage • Standardized and relatively inexpensive • Uses: read-only storage with low performance requirements, applications with high capacity requirements & where portability in a standardized format is needed
  • 33. 33 2. Optical Drives •CD's (Compact Disk) ~ 700 MB storage –CD-ROM (read only) –CD-R: (record) to a CD –CD-RW: can write and erase CD to reuse it (re- writable) •DVD(Digital Video Disk)
  • 34. 34 Compact Discs (CD) • A compact disk (CD), also called an optical disc, is a flat round, portable storage medium that is usually 4.75 inch in diameter. • A CD-ROM (read only memory), is a compact disc that used the same laser technology as audio CDs for recording music. In addition it can contain other types of data such as text, graphics, and video. • The capacity of a CD-ROM is 650 MB of data.
  • 35. 35 DVD-ROM – Over 4 GB storage (varies with format) – DVD- ROM (read only) – Many recordable formats (e.g., DVD-R, DVD-RW; ..) – Are more highly compact than a CD. – Special laser is needed to read them DVD (Digital Video Disk)
  • 36. 36 Blu-ray Technology • Name Derived from the blue-violet laser used to read and write data. – Developed by the Blu-ray Disc Association with more than 180 members. • Dell • Sony • LG
  • 37. 37 Blu-ray Technology Cont. • Data capacity – Because Blu-ray uses a blue laser(405 nanometers) instead of a red laser(650 nanometers) this allows the data tracks on the disc to be very compact. – This allows for more than twice as small pits as on a DVD.
  • 38. 38 Blu-ray Technology Cont. • BD-ROM (read-only) - for pre-recorded content • BD-R (recordable) - for PC data storage • BD-RW (rewritable) - for PC data storage • BD-RE (rewritable) - for HDTV recording Formats
  • 39. 39 Summary • Introduction • RAM,ROM,PROM,EPROM • Auxiliary Storage Devices-Magnetic Tape, Hard Disk, Floppy Disk • Optical Disks: CD-R Drive,CD-RW disks,DVD,Blue ray Discs.