RAM
ROM
RAM (Random Access Memory) − It stands for
Random Access Memory. RAM is a read /writes memory.
It is referred as main memory of the computer system.
It is a temporary memory. The information stored in
RAM is lost whenever the power supply to the computer
is switched off.
RAM is also of two types which are as follows −
Static RAM − Static RAM also known as SRAM. In
this RAM the information is stored as long as the
power supply is ON. SRAM are of higher coast and
consume more power .They have higher speed
than Dynamic RAM
Dynamic RAM − Dynamic RAM also known as
DRAM, This type of RAM stores information in a
very short time basically, a few milliseconds even
though the power supply is ON. The Dynamic RAM
is cheaper and of moderate speed and also they
consume less power.
ROM (Read Only Memory) − It stands for Read Only
Memory. ROM is a permanent type of memory. ROM
information is not lost when power supply is switched
off. The Content of ROM is inserted by the computer
manufacturer and permanently stored at the time of
manufacturing. ROM cannot be overwritten by the
computer. It is also called Non- Volatile Memory.
ROM memory has three types’ names which are as
following −
PROM (Programmable Read Only Memory) −
It is used to write data once and read many. Once a
chip has been programmed, the recorded
information cannot be changed. It is a non-volatile
memory.
EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read Only
Memory) − EPROM chip can be programmed by
erasing the information stored earlier in it.
Information stored in EPROM exposing the chip for
ultraviolet light.
EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable
Read Only Memory) − It is programmed and
erased by special electrical waves in milliseconds.
A single byte of data or the entire contents of the
device can be erased.
Secondary Memory or Non Volatile Memory
It is an external memory of the computer. It is also
known as Auxiliary memory or permanent memory. It is
used to store different programs and the information
permanently. We call it a non-volatile memory that
means the data is stored permanently even if power is
switched off.
The secondary storage devices are as follows −
Floppy Disks
Magnetic (Hard) Disk
Magnetic Tapes
