Basic And Advanced Types Of Semiconductor Memory

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Basic And Advanced Types Of Semiconductor Memory
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• Semiconductor memory is a type of digital
  electronic semiconductor device commonly used to
  store data in the digital form. Digital storage
  is accomplished in electronic assemblies that
  involve the usage of computers. In our everyday
  computer interactions, we often make data
  exchanges through emails or by downloading from
  the internet.
• Additionally, we also use plug-in storage devices
  to move and store data for later usage. All these
  data exchanges done through computers are
  achieved by semiconductor memory devices
  installed in the computers.
• Semiconductor memory can be volatile or
  non-volatile. Volatile memory refers to the type
  of memory that can only be accessed as long as
  the device (computer) is electronically powered.
• On the other hand, non-volatile memory is the
  type of computer memory that is capable of
  holding the stored data even after the power
  source is cut off.

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• With more advanced computer devices coming into
  the markets, semiconductor memories have also
  observed a shift in terms of types and
  functionality. Lets take a look at the basic as
  well as the advanced kinds of semiconductor
  memory for a clearer understanding.  

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Basic Types of Semiconductor Memory

• Random Access Memory (RAM)
• Read-Only Memory (ROM)

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Random Access Memory (RAM)

• RAM or random-access memory is a volatile memory
  semiconductor used to read and write data in a
  computer-based on the order of the processes
  carried out by an operator. It is responsible for
  storing data or information based on the
  processing of a computer during a continuous
  session. Memory semiconductor distributors
  provide RAM devices based on the requirement of
  the user. For example, when we use computers, we
  perform several tasks such as internet browsing,
  creating word documents, or any other tasks based
  on our needs. These tasks or processes are stored
  as a volatile memory in RAM and are only
  accessible as long as the computer is powered on.

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Read-Only Memory (ROM)

• ROM or read-only memory is a non-volatile memory
  semiconductor used to store data in an unchanged
  form that can be accessed later through
  compatible devices. ROM devices enable the
  permanent storage of data through computer
  devices for later use. For example, we often use
  portable storage devices such as memory cards and
  USB to store data files. These storage devices
  are non-volatile memories.

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Advanced Types of Semiconductor Memory

• Dynamic Random-Access Memory (DRAM)
• Magneto-Resistive Random-Access Memory (MRAM)

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Dynamic Random-Access Memory (DRAM)

• DRAM or Dynamic random-access memory is a type of
  RAM that stores each bit of data on separate
  capacitors for efficient usage. The DRAM is
  commonly recognized as an efficient way of data
  storage because it requires less physical space
  to accommodate the same amount of data that was
  stored in static RAM. Multimedia and memory
  semiconductor distributors provide DRAM to
  hundreds of computer users because of its
  enhanced data storage capability. DRAM is also
  less expensive to manufacture. This is one of the
  primary reasons it is most commonly used in
  personal computers.

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Magneto-Resistive Random-Access Memory (MRAM)

• MRAM or magneto-resistive random-access memory,
  is a non-volatile form of RAM that uses magnetic
  charges instead of electric supply to store data.
  Unlike volatile states of semiconductor memories
  like DRAM, MRAM does not require a continuous
  power source to maintain the integrity of data.
  One of the critical advantages of MRAM is its
  ability to utilize minimum power for active
  operation without harming or losing the stored
  data. Semiconductor distributors are taking steps
  forward to ensure a wide and easy availability of
  MRAM to maximize its benefits for computer users.
     

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Important Points

• Semiconductor memory is a type of digital
  electronic semiconductor device commonly used to
  store data in the digital form.
• Semiconductor memory can be volatile or
  non-volatile.
• Volatile memory refers to the type of memory that
  can only be accessed as long as the device
  (computer) is electronically powered.
• Non-volatile memory is the type of computer
  memory that is capable of holding the stored data
  even after the power source is cut off.
• RAM or random-access memory is a volatile memory
  semiconductor used to read and write data in a
  computer-based on the order of the processes
  carried out by an operator.

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• It is responsible for storing data or information
  based on the processing of a computer during a
  continuous session.
• ROM or read-only memory is a non-volatile memory
  semiconductor used to store data in an unchanged
  form that can be accessed later through
  compatible devices.
• ROM devices enable the permanent storage of data
  through computer devices for later use.
• DRAM or Dynamic random-access memory is a type of
  RAM that stores each bit of data on separate
  capacitors for efficient usage.
• The DRAM is commonly recognized as an efficient
  way of data storage because it requires less
  physical space to accommodate the same amount of
  data that was stored in static RAM.
• MRAM or magneto-resistive random-access memory,
  is a non-volatile form of RAM that uses magnetic
  charges instead of electric supply to store data.
• One of the critical advantages of MRAM is its
  ability to utilize minimum power for active
  operation without harming or losing the stored
  data.

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