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Understanding Computer Memory Types

Computer memory is crucial for storing data and instructions, enabling efficient CPU performance. It consists of primary memory (like RAM and ROM), secondary memory (like hard disks), and cache memory, each serving different roles in data access and processing speed. Understanding these memory types and their access modes is essential for optimizing computer performance.

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Understanding Computer Memory Types

Computer memory is crucial for storing data and instructions, enabling efficient CPU performance. It consists of primary memory (like RAM and ROM), secondary memory (like hard disks), and cache memory, each serving different roles in data access and processing speed. Understanding these memory types and their access modes is essential for optimizing computer performance.

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COMPUTER

MEMORY UNIT
COMPUTER FUNDAMENTAL
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NAME: MD. SAMIUL ISLAM
ID: 253-35-461
What is Computer Memory?
✓ Computer memory is the storage area
where the computer keeps data and
instructions.
✓ Memory is an essential part of a
computer’s functioning and
performance.
✓ It allows the CPU to quickly access
information for processing.
➢ 📘 Example:
When you open an app, its data and instructions
are first loaded into memory so the CPU can use
them.

❖ Importance & Measurement


Importance:
▪ Stores data, programs, and results.
▪ Helps CPU work faster and efficiently.
❖ Measurement:
▪ 1 Byte = 8 Bits
▪ 1 KB = 1024 Bytes, 1 MB = 1024 KB
• Larger memory = Better performance and multitasking
ability.
💾 MAIN TYPES OF MEMORY:
❑ Primary Memory (Main Memory):
✓ It is directly accessible by the CPU.
❖ Example: RAM (Random Access Memory) and
ROM (Read Only Memory).
✓ RAM is temporary and volatile.
✓ ROM is permanent and stores essential
programs like BIOS.
❑ Secondary Memory:
➢ Used for long-term data storage.
➢ Example: Hard Disk, SSD, CD, Pen Drive.

❑ Cache Memory:
➢ A small, high-speed memory
located close to the CPU.
➢ It stores frequently used data to
speed up processing.
primary memory
Primary Memory
Overview

Primary memory is the main memory of a computer,


facilitating direct communication with the CPU. It
temporarily stores data and instructions, outperforming
secondary memory in speed and efficiency.
Cash memory & secondary memory
Types of Primary Memory

Cash memory

Cache memory is a small, high-speed


memory located between the CPU and
main memory.
It stores frequently used data and
instructions to speed up processing.
This helps reduce the time the CPU
takes to access data from the main
memory. 3
💻 Memory Access Modes:
📝 Definition : Memory access mode refers to the way a computer’s processor reads
or writes data from memory (RAM).

Types of Memory Access Modes:


1. Sequential Access – Data is accessed in a fixed order (magnetic tape).
2. Direct Access – Data can be reached directly without following order (hard
disk).
3. Random Access – Any memory location can be accessed directly (RAM).
4. Associative Access – Data is accessed by its content, not by address (cache
memory).

📘 Example :
RAM → Random Access
Hard Disk → Direct Access
Summary / Conclusion :
Computer memory is an essential part of any computing system .
It stores data, instructions, and results for processing .
Different memory types (Primary, Secondary, Cache) work together for
efficient performance .
The speed and size of memory affect overall system performance .
Understanding memory hierarchy helps design faster and smarter computers.

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