1. usually reside on a memory module and are inserted into memory slots 2. 3 types commonly used: 1.

MRAM(Magnetoresistive RAM) 1. Use Magnets 2. sensitive to magnetic field 3. 1=magnetized; 0=demagnetized 4. easily interfered by B-field 2. DRAM(dynamic RAM) 1. Use Capacitors 2. As e- naturally lose to surrounding, periodic refreshing is needed to prevent data lose 3. time consumed on recharging leads slower performance 4. 1=cap. charged; 0=discharged 3. SRAM(static RAM) 1. user MOSFETs 2. continuously power supply needed, no nedd refreshing periodically 3. faster than DRAM 4. higher power consumption, more power consumed than DRAM 5. 1=MOFSFETs charged; 0=discharged