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| − | '''Random-access memory''' ('''RAM''') is a form of [[computer]] | + | '''Random-access memory''' ('''RAM''') is a volatile form of semiconductor data storage for [[computer]] and other electronics. Information stored in this kind of memory can be accessed and modified very quickly. However, a small amount of constant power is required to retain information. For these reasons, it is generally used as temporary memory, which contains variables and values used by the [[operating system]] and other [[software]] for a short time. Any valuable information stored in RAM must be copied to non-volatile memory (which does not require power to retain information) before power is disconnected from the RAM, since the RAM resets when powered off. |
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Revision as of 18:57, January 3, 2017
Random-access memory (RAM) is a volatile form of semiconductor data storage for computer and other electronics. Information stored in this kind of memory can be accessed and modified very quickly. However, a small amount of constant power is required to retain information. For these reasons, it is generally used as temporary memory, which contains variables and values used by the operating system and other software for a short time. Any valuable information stored in RAM must be copied to non-volatile memory (which does not require power to retain information) before power is disconnected from the RAM, since the RAM resets when powered off.