SRAM Last modified: Monday, May 18, 1998
Short for static random access memory, and pronounced ess-ram. SRAM is a type of memory that is faster and more reliable than the more common DRAM (dynamic RAM). The term static is derived from the fact that it doesn't need to be refreshed like dynamic RAM. While DRAM supports access times of about 60 nanoseconds, SRAM can give access times as low as 10 nanoseconds. In addition, its cycle time is much shorter than that of DRAM because it does not need to pause between accesses. Unfortunately, it is also much more expensive to produce than DRAM. Due to its high cost, SRAM is often used only as a memory cache.
•E-mail this definition to a colleague• For internet.com pages about SRAM . Also check out the following links! Memory Technology Types Describes the main types of memory used in PCs (ROM, RAM, SRAM, and DRAM) and how they differ from each other. This page is from "The PC Guide". Micron SRAM products Contains general information about SRAM, and specific information about Micron's SRAM chips. Motorola Fast SRAM FAQ Contains a brief FAQ highlighting the differences between Fast SRAM and DRAM.	Memory access time cache cycle time dynamic RAM NVRAM RAM static Give Us Your Feedback SRAM Products : Top Store Offers: Amazon Marketplace  54.01TruVativ HammerSchmidt X.9 Front Trigger Shifter TruVativ HammerSchimdt Shifters combine all the benefits of a single-ring, double-ring, and chai... Mountains Plus  58.99SRAM PC 1070 Hollow Pin Chain 10 Speed Randall Scott  52.95Stiff, strong and light. These 9-speed compatible trigger shifters for mountain bikes offer serious performance at an excellent price.Features a 9-spe... Amazon Marketplace  7.88 Performance Bicylce, Inc.  3499.99 Compare all matches: 2655 Store Offers