static RAM

GPTKB entity

Statements (30)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf type of random-access memory
gptkbp:abbreviation SRAM
gptkbp:access_time very low
gptkbp:cellStructure 6 transistors per bit
gptkbp:compared_to_DRAM no refresh circuitry needed
gptkbp:compatibleWith periodic refresh
gptkbp:dataRetention as long as power is supplied
gptkbp:fabrication_technology gptkb:CMOS
gptkbp:failureMode data loss on power off
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 higher during operation
low at idle
gptkbp:stores_data using bistable latching circuitry
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:CPU_cache
embedded systems
network devices
FPGAs
gptkbp:usedFor cache memory
register files
small memory banks
gptkbp:volatile_memory true
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:CMOS
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5