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Types of RAM and ROM

Name: Mohamed Omar
Mohamed Galmed
Student code: 811663432
RAM (Random Access
Memory):

1. Volatility:
RAM is volatile memory, meaning it loses its data when the
power is turned off or if there is a power failure. It's used for
storing data that the CPU needs to access quickly for ongoing
tasks.

2. Types of RAM:
DRAM (Dynamic RAM): Requires constant refreshing to retain
data.
SRAM (Static RAM): Faster and more expensive than DRAM, and
does not need refreshing.

3. Usage:
RAM is used to store data that the CPU needs imminently. It is
a type of temporary memory where the operating system,
applications, and active data are stored during the system's
operation.

4. Speed:
Faster access compared to secondary storage devices (like hard
drives or SSDs), making it suitable for fast data retrieval for
running programs.

5. Capacity:
Typically smaller in capacity compared to ROM.
ROM (Read-Only Memory):
1. Non-Volatile:
ROM is non-volatile, meaning it retains its data even when
the power is turned off. Data is permanently stored and
cannot be easily modified.
2. Types of ROM:
PROM (Programmable ROM): One-time programmable
memory.
EPROM (Erasable Programmable ROM): Can be erased and
reprogrammed using ultraviolet light.
EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable ROM): Can be
erased and reprogrammed electrically.
3. Usage:
Used to store firmware and low-level system instructions,
essential for booting up the computer or other devices. It
holds critical software that does not need to be changed.
4. Speed:
Slower access compared to RAM, as its main purpose is to
provide stable, unchangeable instructions to the computer.
5. Capacity:
Often smaller in capacity compared to RAM but is sufficient
for storing essential instructions and system data.