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Static random-access memory (SRAM) is a type of semiconductormemory that uses bistable latching circuitry to store each bit. The term staticdifferentiates it from dynamic RAM (DRAM) which must be periodically refreshed. SRAM exhibits data remanence,[1]but it is still volatilein the conventional sense that data is eventually lost when the memory is not powered.

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Holds its data as long as the RAM has power?

Static RAM, (SRAM)


What are the 2 major classifications of RAM?

SRAM (Static RAM) and DRAM (Dynamic RAM)


What type of memory is used for L1 cache?

Static RAM or SRAM


What is used for a memory cache and is contained within the processor housing?

SRAM (Static RAM)


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.


What is the purpose of SRAM?

SRAM is the fastest RAM in a computer, aside from L1, L2 and L3 caches. It is a small amount of RAM that runs faster than your regular DRAMs. It stands for Static Random Access Memory.


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.


State the two major categories of RAM?

The two major categories of RAM are dynamic RAM (DRAM) and static RAM (SRAM). DRAM is cheaper and used for main memory in computers, while SRAM is faster but more expensive and is used in caches or for smaller, high-speed memory.


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.


Which ram is faster static ram or ddr ram?

Static RAM is fasterAnswerStatic Ram, SRAM Is Cache memory and Dynamic Ram, DRAM is main memory.Dynamic Ram consists of one transistor and two capacitors there for this needs to be constantly refreshed there for slower than static ram as for Static Ram this has 6 transistors which deal in transistor 1's and 0's on and off's this means it does not need to be refreshed there for much faster than dynamic ram Static Ram sits between the central processing unit and the main memory.


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.


What are the two senses in which the term random access memory is used?

due to permanent storage