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What is always less dense than solids?
Gases are less dense than solids.
Is saliva less dense than oil?
No, oil is less dense than saliva.
Is aluminum more or less dense than PET and why?
Aluminium is more dense than PET.
Is cork more dense than steel?
yes it is a cork is less dense than water
Icecubes float in water because they are less?
Dense
What advantage does DRAM have over SRAM?
Dynamic Random Access Memory contents need to be continuously refreshed. When its contents are being refreshed, memory can not be read from nor write to. Another point to note is that DRAM is cheap to manufacture (This could be the only advantage it has to SRAM).Where as in Static Random Access Memory, memory need not to be continuosly refreshed and therefore memory can be accessed at any time. SRAM is expensive to manufacture.
Which is faster SRAM or DRAM?
Typically SRAM is faster than DRAM. Because Static RAM requires anywhere from 4 to 6 transistors and some wiring.The memory never has to be refreshed. It's therefore faster than dynamic RAM. Because it has more parts, though it takes up more space on a memory chip, which gives the chip less memory and makes it more expensive.
What is faster sram or dram?
SRAM is faster than DRAM. Because Static RAM requires anywhere from 4 to 6 transistors and some wiring.The memory never has to be refreshed. It's therefore faster than dynamic RAM. Because it has more parts, though it takes up more space on a memory chip, which gives the chip less memory and makes it more expensive.
Why do DRAMs generally have much larger capacities than SRAMs constructed in the same fabrication technology?
Because of its structure, SRAM requires more transistors than DRAM in order to store memory. As such, DRAM can have up to six times the capacity of SRAM.
Why is DRAM faster than SRAM?
Because Static RAM requires anywhere from 4 to 6 transistors and some wiring.The memory never has to be refreshed. It's therefore faster than dynamic RAM. Because it has more parts, though it takes up more space on a memory chip, which gives the chip less memory and makes it more expensive. So SRAM is faster than DRAM.
Why is DRAM analog device and SRAM digital device?
This is incorrect. DRAM is a digital device, and so is SRAM. DRAM and SRAM serve the same functions- temporary storage space (or random access memory, hence 'RAM') in different ways. DRAM data is typically refreshed every so often, uses more power than SRAM and is much slower, but also much cheaper and easier to manufacture in huge sizes. SRAM, such as the cache on CPUs, is much smaller and faster, and stores data until it is cleared or the computer is turned off (and in some cases, even without power) but is extremely expensive.
SRAM is faster than DRAM?
If both are built using the same technology, yes. If not, you must check both part's datasheets.
Compare the SRAM and DRAM?
I think, if we talked about speed DRAM is much faster that SRAM because DRAM require only one transistor and a capacitor per bit, compared to six transistors in SRAM. That allows DRAM to reach very high density.If for durability my opinion goes to SRAM.I based my conclusions from definitions in WIKIPEDIA In terms of speed, Static RAM(SRAM) is faster. Dynamic RAM(DRAM) needs to be refreshed thousands of times per second while Static RAM does not need to be refreshed, which is what makes it faster than Dynamic RAM. Dynamic RAM supports access times of about 60 nanoseconds, Static RAM can give access times as low as 10 nanoseconds. Despite Static RAM being faster, it's not as commonly used as Dynamic RAM because it's so much more expensive.
Most systems don't use SRAM for main memory because?
SRAM is static RAM. It does not need to be refreshed like DRAM. Although it is faster than DRAM it is also very expensive. So it is not used computer prices would triple. Don't get that confused with SDRAM...that's a whole different story.
What is the difference between DRAM and SRAM?
Short for static random access memory, and pronounced ess-ram. SRAM is a type of memory that is faster and more reliable than the more common DRAM (dynamic RAM). The term static is derived from the fact that it doesn't need to be refreshed like dynamic RAM. To store 1 bit of information about 6 transistors are used and it does not required refreshing. Because Six transistors are used to store 1 bit of information, it is more costlier than DRAM in terms of cost per bit, where only 1 transistor and 1 capacitor is used to store 1 bit of information.DRAM stands for dynamic random access memory, a type of memory used in most personal computers. In DRAM to store 1 bit of information 1 transistor and 1 capacitor is used. The information is stored in the capacitor in form of charge, so it required refreshing to retain the charge or data in the capacitor.SRAM is Static RAM and DRAM is Dynamic RAM. DRAM is slower than SRAM and needs to be refreshed where SRAM does not and is used for cache.(Static RAM) SRAM is similar to DRAM but does not constantly refresh. SRAM is faster and more expensive than DRAM and is generally used for speed-critical areas of the computer such as cache memory.(Dynamic Random Access Memory) DRAM is the most common type of memory and is "dynamic" because in order for the memory chip to retain data, it must be refreshed constantly (every few milliseconds). If the cell is not refreshed, the data is lost. DRAM temporarily stores data in a cell composed of a capacitor and a transistor. Each cell contains a specified number of bits. These cells are accessed by row addresses and column addresses.
List the advantages of dynamic RAM compared with static RAM?
Static RAM and dynamic RAM are two available types of computer RAM, or Random Access Memory. One advantage of static RAM is speed, while a disadvantage is cost. An advantage of dynamic RAM is storage space, while a disadvantage would be speed.
RAM is divided into what two categories?
There are two different types of RAM: DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) and SRAM (Static Random Access Memory). DRAM is more common. It needs to be refreshed about 1,000 times per second. It also supports access times of about 60 nanoseconds. SRAM is more expensive. It does not need to refresh so it is faster than DRAM. It supports access times as low as 10 nanoseconds.
