: a type of RAM that must be continuously supplied with power but does not need to be periodically rewritten in order to retain data compare dram

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Unfortunately, Wong said, engineers continue to focus on the question of which emerging technology will replace the conventional memory of today, with its hierarchy of SRAM, DRAM, and Flash. IEEE Spectrum, 16 Dec. 2024 The bulk of this rapid revenue growth will be supported by emerging memories’ displacement of SRAM, NOR flash and some DRAM. Thomas Coughlin, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024 Computers usually use static random access memory (SRAM) or dynamic random access memory (DRAM). IEEE Spectrum, 15 Oct. 2024 Rounding out the key specs are a SRAM Rival XPLR 12-speed derailleur with electronic shifting, a Syncros wheelset wearing Schwalbe rubber, and 4-piston SRAM hydraulic disc brakes with 160-mm rotors. Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2024 To maximize efficiency, the defending gold medalist relied on Suntour’s electronic Tact suspension system, which, like SRAM’s Flight Attendant, automatically adjusts the firmness of the front and rear suspension to match the terrain. Josh Patterson, Outside Online, 3 Aug. 2024 So whether the Ramblas makes sense may come down to test rides and a careful comparison of Shimano vs. SRAM components. John Timmer, Ars Technica, 18 July 2024 Instead of the typical seven-speed Shimano hardware, the Moto has a 10-speed SRAM GX groupset sporting a 10-32 cassette paired with a 52T front chainring. Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, 16 May 2024 This includes the SPUs and SRAM, which depend on superconducting logic rather than CMOS, and are housed on an interposer board. Anna Herr, IEEE Spectrum, 15 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

static random-access memory

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of SRAM was in 1982

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“SRAM.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/SRAM. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

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