What are the two common basic types of RAM? Describe each type in detail.

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Two common types of RAM are dynamic RAM and static RAM:

• Dynamic RAM (DRAM pronounced DEE-ram) chips must be reenergized constantly or they lose their contents. Many variations of DRAM chips exist, most of which are faster than the basic DRAM.

• Static RAM (SRAM pronounced ESS-ram) chips are faster and more reliable than any variation of DRAM chips. These chips do not have to be reenergized as often as DRAM chips; hence, the term, static. SRAM chips, however, are much more expensive than DRAM chips. Special applications such as cache use SRAM chips.

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