Glossary of RAM

Glossary of Game Technology

RAM types

SRAM - Static Random Access Memory is a type of semiconductor memory that uses bistable latching circuitry to store each bit. 18 MBit transfer rate.

DRAM - Dynamic Random Access Memory stores each bit of data in its own capacitor with its own integrated circuit.

EDO DRAM -



Input - Something put into a system and feeds data into it, such as a keyboard or mouse.

Output - Something that comes out of a computer where the computer feeds it information such as speakers

Processing - This is where your computer performs operations and executes certain jobs to perform.

CPU - This is where all information in your computer is processed and is like the main brain of the computer

RAM - The type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly by the user. 

Storage Media - Objects in which data can be stored

Cache - Small pockets of data that are stored in around the storage medium.

Single core processor  - This is a processor that only has one core, so operations cannot be spilt into separate cores to complete processes faster. This means operations are slower.

Dual core processor - This is a processor with 2 cores. It can split tasks into two so one core can work on half whilst the other core works on the other half. Processes are usually twice as fast.

DVD - A DVD is  a digital optical disc storage format, mostly used for games, movies and music.

UMD - This is an optical disc format that has mainly been used by the PSP and is a lot smaller than a DVD

Address bus - A collection of wires connecting the CPU with the main memory that identifies particular locations

Capacitor - They are often used in combination with transistors in DRAM, acting as storage cells to hold bits

Optical disk - A storage medium in which its data is read and written by lasers

Magnetic Tape - Made od a thin magnetizable coating on a long, narrow strip of plastic film.

Transistor - A device composed of semiconductor material that amplifies a signal or opens or closes a circuit

Binary - Pertaining to a number system that has just two unique digits. For most purposes, we use the decimal number system, which has ten unique digits, 0 through 9