Static RAM

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:SDRAM
gptkbp:abbreviation SRAM
gptkbp:access_time very low
gptkbp:cellStructure 6 transistors per bit
gptkbp:compatibleWith periodic refresh
gptkbp:cost_per_bit higher than DRAM
gptkbp:dataRetention as long as power is supplied
gptkbp:density lower than DRAM
gptkbp:fabrication_technology gptkb:CMOS
Bipolar junction transistor
gptkbp:faster_than Dynamic RAM
gptkbp:hasNo capacitors
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Static RAM
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Robert_H._Dennard
1963
gptkbp:less_dense_than Dynamic RAM
gptkbp:more_expensive_than Dynamic RAM
gptkbp:notRecommendedFor main memory in PCs
gptkbp:powerSource low at idle
high during operation
gptkbp:stores_data using bistable latching circuitry
gptkbp:type gptkb:microprocessor
gptkbp:used_in embedded systems
microcontrollers
network interface cards
digital signal processors
ASICs
FPGAs
cache memory
solid-state drives
network switches
network routers
video cards
CPU L1 cache
CPU L2 cache
CPU L3 cache
hard disk buffers
printer buffers
scratchpad memory
tag RAM
video RAM (VRAM)
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:CPU_cache
register files
embedded memory
network device buffers
gptkbp:volatile_memory true
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Z8_family
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7