Assignment # 2

Introduction to Computer
BSCS-1A
Name: Obaidullah Mansoor
Roll no.: BCSM-S20-006
Instructor: Miss Humaira Muqadas
Q.1) Explain different types of ROM and RAM?
Ans. RAM:
There are two main types of RAM.
1. DRAM (Dynamic RAM).
2. SRAM (Static RAM).
DRAM SRAM
Definition: Definition:
Dynamic RAM is a type of memory that Static RAM is a type of memory that
is typically used for the data or stores a data in memory as a static
program code needed by computer form, that is, as long as the memory
processor to function. has power.
Characteristics: Characteristics:
 DRAM is an off chip memory which  SRAM is an on chips memory whose
has a large access time. access time is small.
 DRAM are slower and large in size.  SRAM are faster and small in size.
 DRAM are cheap, highly dense and  SRAM are expensive, less dense and
it’s used as main memory. used as cache memory.
DRAM SRAM
ROM:
There are three main types of ROM.
1. PROM.
2. EPROM.
3. EEPROM.
PROM EPROM EEPROM
Definition: Definition: Definition:
PROM is a form of EPROM is a type of EEPROM is a type of non-
digital memory non-volatile memory volatile memory that is used in
where the setting of chip that retain its data computer’s, integrated in
each bit is locked by when its power supply microcontrollers for smart
a fuse or antifuse. is switched off. cards and remote keyless
system.
Characteristics: Characteristics: Characteristics:
 It can write  Once it is erased  Once it is erased, by an
only one time by an exposed of exposed of electrical
a program. an ultraviolet charge, it can be
light, it can be reprogrammed.
reprogrammed.  Stand for Electrically
 Stand for  Stand for Erasable Programmable
Programmabl Erasable Read only memory.
e Read only Programmable
memory Read only
memory.

 Developed by
Wan Tsing  Developed by George
 Chow in  Developed by Perlegos in 1978.
1956. Dov Frohman in
1971.

 Modified only  Reprogrammed

once by a  Erased and repeatedly through
user. reused. normal electrical
voltage.