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Jul 23, 2024, 1 min read

Main Memory

Random Accessing Memory (RAM)

RAM is a storage device to which we can both read and write information.

We distinguish 2 main types of RAM

  1. Static RAM - Used for L1 Cache and L2 Cache for the CPU
  2. Dynamic RAM - The RAM that you buy for your computer

Tesla

Self-Driving Car Companies Dojo uses sRAM because it is much lower latency.

Learning from Ben Eater

First, you need to fundamentally understand how Registers work.

Other Types of RAM

  • RRAM
  • Magnetic RAM

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  • Computer
  • Dynamic RAM (DRAM)
  • Integrated Circuit (IC)
  • Magnetic RAM (MRAM)
  • Main Memory
  • Process in Layman's terms
  • Register
  • Resistive RAM (RRAM)
  • Static RAM (SRAM)

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