Dynamic Random-Access Memory

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf type of random-access memory
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:SDRAM
gptkbp:access_time typically 10-100 nanoseconds
gptkbp:advantage high density
gptkbp:cellStructure one transistor and one capacitor
gptkbp:contrastsWith Static Random-Access Memory
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Dynamic Random-Access Memory
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Robert_H._Dennard
1968
gptkbp:main_disadvantage slower than SRAM
needs constant power to retain data
gptkbp:packaging gptkb:DIMM
gptkb:SO-DIMM
gptkbp:refresh_interval typically every few milliseconds
gptkbp:requires periodic refreshing
gptkbp:stores_data_as charge in capacitors
gptkbp:type gptkb:SDRAM
gptkb:DDR3_SDRAM
gptkb:DDR5_SDRAM
DDR2 SDRAM
gptkbp:used_in personal computers
mobile devices
servers
workstations
graphics cards
video memory (VRAM)
gptkbp:usedFor main memory in computers
gptkbp:volatile_memory true
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:SDRAM
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5