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dynamic random-access memory

Random-access memory that stores each bit of data in a separate capacitor within an integrated circuit

Entitytype of computer memory or storageQ189396

Also known as DRAM · SGRAM · WRAM · dynamic random access memory · dynamic RAM

Instance of: type of computer memory or storage
Subclass of: volatile random-access memory
, semiconductor memory

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Dynamic random-access memory is a type of random-access semiconductor memory that stores each bit of data in a memory cell. A DRAM memory cell usually consists of a microscopic capacitor and a transistor, both typically based on metal–oxide–semiconductor (MOS) technology.

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Different from: static random-access memory
volatile random-access memory
non-volatile random-access memory
volatile memory
non-volatile memory
random-access memory
read-only memory
write-only memory
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computer memory
Uses: memory refresh

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