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The full form of SDRAM is Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory. SDRAM is a type of dynamic RAM that is synchronized with the system clock, meaning it waits for the clock signal to perform read or write operations. This synchronization improves speed and efficiency compared to conventional DRAM.
Additionally, SDRAM can pipeline commands, allowing multiple instructions to be processed simultaneously.

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EEPROM stands for Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory. It is a special type of memory used in computers and electronics to store data that remains even when the power is turned off. What makes EEPROM useful is that it can be erased and rewritten using electrical signals without needing to remove the chip from the device.

This is faster and easier than older memory types that needed to be erased with ultraviolet (UV) light. EEPROM is commonly used to save important settings and small amounts of data that need to be updated regularly.

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Cache memory is a small, high-speed storage area located between the CPU and the main memory (RAM). Its primary function is to store copies of frequently accessed data and instructions, enabling the CPU to retrieve them more quickly than if it had to access the slower main memory every time.

1.    L1 Cache (Level 1)

• Located inside the CPU.
• Very fast but small in size (usually 16 KB – 128 KB).
• Stores instructions and data frequently used by the CPU.

2.    L2 Cache (Level 2)

• Located on the CPU chip or close to it.
• Larger than L1 (usually 128 KB – 8 MB).
• Acts as a secondary buffer between CPU and RAM.

3.    L3 Cache (Level 3)

• Shared among all CPU cores.
• Larger but slightly slower than L2.
• Enhances multi-core processor performance by sharing data across cores.

UVEPROM (Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), used for storing firmware. It can be erased with UV light and reprogrammed multiple times.

Flash Memory, it is non-volatile storage used in USB drives, SSDs, and memory cards. It retains data without power and allows fast read and write operations.

DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), optical storage media for large data, very slow compared to CPU. It is commonly used for movies, software distribution, and backup purposes.

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A bootstrap loader is a small program that starts the process of loading the operating system (OS) when a computer is powered on. It is stored in ROM (Read-Only Memory) because ROM is non-volatile, meaning its contents are retained even when the computer is turned off.

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Virtual Memory is a technique where part of secondary storage (HDD/SSD) is used by the computer as if it were an extension of the main memory (RAM).

• Run larger programs than the available physical RAM.
• Increase multitasking efficiency by swapping data between RAM and disk storage.

The Operating System (OS) manages this process using paging or segmentation, ensuring smooth performance even when physical memory is limited.

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RAM stands for Random Access Memory, which is a type of primary memory in a computer.

• RAM is Volatile, which means it loses its data when the power is turned off.
• RAM temporarily stores data and programs currently in use so the CPU can access them quickly.
• Called “Random Access” because CPU can access any memory location directly without reading sequentially.
• There are two types of RAM: DRAM (Dynamic RAM), which needs refreshing frequently to retain data, and SRAM (Static RAM), which does not need refreshing and is faster but more expensive.

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Computer memory is broadly classified into volatile (loses data when power is turned off) and non-volatile (retains data even after power is turned off) memory. ROM is a type of non-volatile memory, while Static RAM, Dynamic RAM, and Cache Memory are all volatile.

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Storage devices are used to store data and information in a computer. An optical storage device is a storage medium from which data is read and to which it is written by using a laser.

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A Pen Drive (USB Flash Drive) is a Solid-State storage device that uses flash memory to store data. It connects to a computer via a USB Port and is commonly used for data transfer, storage, and backup.

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A Register is a small and very fast storage location inside the CPU (Central Processing Unit) used to temporarily hold data, instructions, or addresses that the CPU needs immediately during processing.

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Primary Memory, also called Main Memory, is the type of memory that the CPU can directly access to perform operations. It is mainly of two types: RAM (Random Access Memory) and ROM (Read Only Memory).
RAM is a temporary and volatile memory, meaning the data stored in it is lost once the power is switched off. On the other hand, ROM is permanent and non-volatile, as it retains data even after the power is turned off.
ROM is designed to store essential software required for the system to boot and operate, such as firmware or BIOS (Basic Input/Output System).

• Non-Volatile: ROM retains its data even when the power is turned off.
• Read-Only: Data stored in ROM can be retrieved, but is not easily altered or erased by regular processes.

Types of ROM:

1. ROM (Read Only Memory) : Permanently stores instructions, cannot be modified.
2. PROM (Programmable Read Only Memory) : User can program it once, not erasable.
3. EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory) : Erasable by ultraviolet (UV) light, reusable.
4. EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory) : Erased and reprogrammed electrically, byte by byte.
5. Flash Memory (type of EEPROM) : A faster type of EEPROM, erased and written in blocks, used in USB drives and SSDs.

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A Flash Drive is a form of Auxiliary Memory, also known as Secondary Storage. Auxiliary memory includes external and non-volatile storage devices, such as hard disks, SSDs, flash drives, CDs, and DVDs, used for data backup, transport, and long-term data retention.

Flash drives store data persistently and externally, they are not used as main memory or ROM inside the computer.

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Registers are small, very fast storage locations inside the CPU that temporarily hold:

• Data being processed.
• Instructions currently being executed.
• Intermediate results during calculations.

Register provides the fastest access to data for the CPU compared to other types of memory. They hold operands, addresses, or instructions needed immediately by the CPU to perform calculations and other operations.

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In a multiprocessor system, multiple CPUs may each have their own local cache to store frequently used data for faster access, but the problem is when the same memory location is cached by multiple processors, one processor might update its copy while other processors still have stale data in their caches, and the solution is cache coherence, which ensures that all processors see a consistent view of memory by propagating any change made in one cache to the others so that all processors have the correct and up-to-date data.

• Cache Replacement deals with managing which cache data are replaced.
• Cache Partitioning involves dividing cache into parts.
• Cache Latency refers to delay in cache access.

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A register in digital electronics is a group of flip-flops used together to store multiple bits of data. Each flip-flop typically stores one bit, so a register consisting of multiple flip-flops can hold multi-bit binary data. Registers are used for temporary data storage.

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RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of volatile (loses data when power is off) memory used to store data temporarily while ROM (Read-Only Memory) is a type of non-volatile (data is permanent and cannot be altered or deleted when power is off) memory that stores data permanently.

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Data in computers is stored in binary form as bits (0 or 1), which are the smallest possible units. The hierarchy is starting from (lowest to highest) Bits → Nibble → Byte → KB → MB → GB → TB → PB.

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Secondary Storage devices are used for long-term data storage and are non-volatile, meaning the data is retained even when the power is turned off. They provide large storage capacity compared to primary memory (RAM). Examples include Hard Disks Drive (HDD), SSDs, CDs, and DVDs.
These devices are not used for high-speed operations like cache or for small temporary data; instead, they store mass data and programs that are not currently in active use.

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SSD stands for Solid State Drive. It is a type of storage device used in computers and electronic devices that stores data using flash memory, making it much faster and more reliable than traditional hard disk drives (HDDs) which use spinning disks. SSD are widely used today in laptops, desktops, and servers to improve performance.

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The CPU (Central Processing Unit) interacts with main memory (RAM) to read or write data. During a read operation, the CPU does the following:

• Specifies the memory address of the data it wants to read.
• Sends this address to the Memory Controller via the Address Bus.
• The memory controller retrieves the data from that memory location.
• The data is then placed on the data bus, allowing the CPU to read it.

CPU Write Operation to Main Memory:

During a write operation, the CPU sends data to be stored in RAM. The steps are:

• CPU specifies the Memory Address where the data should be stored.
• CPU places the data to be written on the Data Bus.
• Memory controller receives the address and data.
• The memory controller writes the data into the specified location in RAM.

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When the write-protect notch is closed or covered, writing is not allowed, the disk is write-protected and can only be read, not written to. Data can be read at any time, but writing is restricted when the notch is covered.