Computer Memory Types - Primary Memory - Secondary Memory
- 2. Computer memory is the storage space in computers where data and instructions to be processed are stored, either for temporarily or permanently. Computer Memory Zooming*
- 3. The data is stored in the memory unit of CPU. The data storage is in binary digits 0 & 1 Computer Memory Zooming*
- 4. 1 Bit = 0 or 18 Bits = 1 Byte 1024 Byte = 1 Kilobyte (KB) (1 to 3 digits) 1024 Kilobyte = 1 Megabyte (MB) (4 to 6 digits) 1024 Megabyte = 1 Gigabyte (GB) (7 to 9 digits) 1024 Gigabyte = 1 Terabyte (TB) (10 to 12 digits) 1024 Terabyte = 1 Petabyte (PB) (13 to 15 digits) 1024 Petabyte = 1 Exabyte (EB) (16 to 18 digits) 1024 Exabyte = 1 Zetabyte (ZB) (19 to 21 digits) 1024 Zetabyte = 1 Yottabyte (YB) (25 to 27 digits) Computer Memory Size Zooming*
- 5. 1. Primary Memory / Main Memory 2. Secondary Memory / Auxiliary Memory Types of Memory Zooming*
- 6. It is the internal memory of the computer and forms integral part of ALU ( Arithmetic and Logical Unit ). It provides main working space to the computers. 1. Primary Memory Zooming*
- 7. Temporary memory which holds data and programs during execution. The data and programs will be lost in case of power failure. One can write, modify, erase and read the data and programs during execution. It is also known as Volatile memory. Random Access Memory (RAM) Zooming*
- 8. Permanent memory which contains instructions to get the computer started when it is switched on. One can only read the stored data but, can not write, erase or modify the data. The data and programs will not be affected in case of power failure. It is also known as Non-Volatile memory. Read Only Memory (ROM) Zooming*
- 9. 1) PROM (Programmable Read Only Memory) 2) EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory) 3) EEPROM (Electrically Erased Program Read Only Memory) Three types of ROM Zooming*
- 10. It is the path between the processor and memory. It stores the program (or its part) currently being executed or to be executed within a short period of time. Cache Memory Zooming*
- 11. External and permanent memory. It is also known as a backup storage device. 2. Secondary Memory Zooming*
- 12. Floppy Disk Hard Disk Optical Disks (CD-ROM, WORM (write-once-read- many) and Erasable (can be erased and reloaded) Pen drives Memory Cards Secondary Memory Example Zooming*