Which of the following statements are correct about SRAM? 1. It provides faster access as compared to DRAM 2. It is cheaper than DRAM 3. It is more expensive than DRAM 4. It has higher bit density than DRAM.
Which of the following statements are correct about SRAM? 1. It provides faster access as compared to DRAM 2. It is cheaper than DRAM 3. It is more expensive than DRAM 4. It has higher bit density than DRAM. Correct Answer 1 and 3 only
SRAM: The SRAM memories consist of circuits capable of retaining the stored information as long as the power is applied i.e. it requires constant power. SRAM memories are used to build cache memory.
DRAM: DRAM stores the binary information in the form of electric charges that applied to capacitors. The stored information on the capacitors tend to lose over a period of time and thus the capacitors must be periodically recharged to retain their usage. The main memory is generally made up of DRAM chips.
Differences between SRAM and DRAM:
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SRAM |
DRAM |
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It has lower access time, so it is faster compared to DRAM |
It has higher access time, so it is slower than SRAM |
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It is costlier than DRAM |
It costs less compared to SRAM |
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As it requires constant power supply, consumes more power |
It offers reduced power consumption due to the fact that the information is stored in the capacitor |
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Due to complex internal circuitry, less storage capacity is available compared to the same physical size of DRAM memory chip. |
Due to small internal circuitry, large storage capacity is available |
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It has low storage density |
It has high storage density |