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== Subcategories ==
== Subcategories ==


*'''[[:Category:Analog memory|Analog memory]]'''
*'''[[:Category:Analog memory|Analog memory]]''' - the storage of information in a continuous and non-discrete format
*'''[[:Category:Associative memory|Associative memory]]'''
*'''[[:Category:Associative memory|Associative memory]]''' - the use of multiple databases storing structured and unstructured information and the making of associations between that stored information similar to the human brain
*'''[[:Category:Buffer storage|Buffer storage]]'''
*'''[[:Category:Buffer storage|Buffer storage]]''' - the part of RAM used for the temporary storage of data that is to be sent to a device
*'''[[:Category:Cache memory|Cache memory]]'''
*'''[[:Category:Cache memory|Cache memory]]''' - RAM memory that is more readily accessible by a microprocessor than regular RAM
*'''[[:Category:Content addressable storage|Content addressable storage]]'''
*'''[[:Category:Content addressable storage|Content addressable storage]]'''
*'''[[:Category:Flash memory|Flash memory]]'''
*'''[[:Category:Flash memory|Flash memory]]''' - non-volatile computer storage chips that can be electrically erased and reprogrammed
*'''[[:Category:Magnetic memory|Magnetic memory]]'''
*'''[[:Category:Magnetic memory|Magnetic memory]]''' - the storage of data using a magnetized medium
*'''[[:Category:Memory management|Memory management]]'''
*'''[[:Category:Memory management|Memory management]]''' - the managing of computer memory to ensure maximum performance
*'''[[:Category:Nonvolatile memory|Nonvolatile memory]]'''
*'''[[:Category:Nonvolatile memory|Nonvolatile memory]]''' - memory that is retained even without power
*'''[[:Category:Phase change memory|Phase change memory]]'''
*'''[[:Category:Phase change memory|Phase change memory]]''' - or PCME, a non-volatile type of computer memory that exploits the unique behaviors of chalcogenide glass
*'''[[:Category:Random access memory|Random access memory]]'''
*'''[[:Category:Random access memory|Random access memory]]''' - or RAM, the use of integrated circuits to store data accessed in any order with a worst case performance of constant time
*'''[[:Category:Read only memory|Read only memory]]'''
*'''[[:Category:Read only memory|Read only memory]]''' - or ROM, data storage that cannot be modified, or that can be modified only with difficulty
*'''[[:Category:Read-write memory|Read-write memory]]'''
*'''[[:Category:Read-write memory|Read-write memory]]''' - memory that can be easily rewritten and read, unlike ROM
*'''[[:Category:Registers|Registers]]'''
*'''[[:Category:Registers|Registers]]''' - also known as a processor register, the small amount of storage inside a CPU that allows for speedy access to some data, such as addresses
*'''[[:Category:Scanning probe data storage|Scanning probe data storage]]'''
*'''[[:Category:Scanning probe data storage|Scanning probe data storage]]'''
*'''[[:Category:Semiconductor memory|Semiconductor memory]]'''
*'''[[:Category:Semiconductor memory|Semiconductor memory]]'''


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Revision as of 20:31, 31 October 2011

Portion of an Exatron circuit board for the TRS-80 Model 1 Exatron Stringy Floppy showing the ROM chip labeled "LICHEN"

Computer memory such as analog memory, flash memory and read only memory are included

Subcategories

  • Analog memory - the storage of information in a continuous and non-discrete format
  • Associative memory - the use of multiple databases storing structured and unstructured information and the making of associations between that stored information similar to the human brain
  • Buffer storage - the part of RAM used for the temporary storage of data that is to be sent to a device
  • Cache memory - RAM memory that is more readily accessible by a microprocessor than regular RAM
  • Content addressable storage
  • Flash memory - non-volatile computer storage chips that can be electrically erased and reprogrammed
  • Magnetic memory - the storage of data using a magnetized medium
  • Memory management - the managing of computer memory to ensure maximum performance
  • Nonvolatile memory - memory that is retained even without power
  • Phase change memory - or PCME, a non-volatile type of computer memory that exploits the unique behaviors of chalcogenide glass
  • Random access memory - or RAM, the use of integrated circuits to store data accessed in any order with a worst case performance of constant time
  • Read only memory - or ROM, data storage that cannot be modified, or that can be modified only with difficulty
  • Read-write memory - memory that can be easily rewritten and read, unlike ROM
  • Registers - also known as a processor register, the small amount of storage inside a CPU that allows for speedy access to some data, such as addresses
  • Scanning probe data storage
  • Semiconductor memory

Subcategories

This category has the following 8 subcategories, out of 8 total.

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