When we talk about computer memory nowadays, most people think of “RAM” or perhaps the long-term storage in their phones or laptops. But behind those simple terms lies a vast and fascinating ecosystem of semiconductor memory technologies — each with its own history, design philosophy, and role in modern electronics. At its core, memory in computers stores information, from the instructions and data a processor is actively using to the massive amounts of user content and system files we keep on SSDs and memory cards. Yet not all memory is created equal in how fast it responds, how long it […]

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