Memory

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Is an internal storage area in the computer which is used to store data and programs

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Memory

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Fastest memory among all types of computer data storage

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Processor registers

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An intermediate form of storage between the ultra-fast processor registers and RAM

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Cache memory

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Directly accessed by the CPU

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Primary Memory

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Two types of Primary Memory

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Random Access Memory
Read Only Memory

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Holds data without an external refresh as long as it is powered

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Static RAM (SRAM)

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Contains millions of tiny memory cells

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Dynamic RAM (DRAM)

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A non-volatile memory that retains the data even after the power is switched off

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Read Only Memory (ROM)

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Types of ROM

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Programmable ROM (PROM)
Erasable Programmable ROM (EPROM)
Electrically Erasable Programmable PROM (EEPROM)

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Can be written to or programmed using a special device called a PROM programmer which uses high voltages to permanently write data in it.

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Programmable ROM (PROM)

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Can be erased an re-programmed by exposing the chip to strong UV light and then rewriting at a higher voltage

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Erasable Programmable ROM (EPROM)

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Allows contents to be electrically erased and then rewritten

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Electrically Erasable Programmable PROM (EEPROM)

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Also known as external memory or auxillary storage

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Secondary Storage Devices

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Mass storage devices capable of backing up and retaining large volumes of data

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Magnetic tapes

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Consists of thin magnetic storage medium encased in a square plastic shell lined with fabric that removes dust particles

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Floppy disks

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A set of disks, stacked together

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Hard disks

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Refers to storing data on an optically readable medium by making marks in a pattern that can be read using a beam light precisely focused on a spinning disk

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Optical storage (optical drive)

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Popular optical storage devices

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CD-ROM
DVD-ROM
CD-Recordable
CD-Rewritable

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Uses laser technology to read and write data onto the disk

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CD-ROM

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Users can write and over-write on the CD-RW disk multiple times

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CD-RW (Rewritable)

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Removable, rewritable, and are physically much smaller drives, weighing less than 30

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USB Flash drive

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A small device that can store digital files

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Memory cards

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Refers to storing enormous amounts of data in a persistent manner

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Mass storage devices

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One or more tape drives to store large amounts of data ranging from 20 terabytes to more than 411 petabytes

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Automated Tape Library

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Commonly known as a redundant array of independent disks (RAID)

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Disk Array