Definition
A volatile random-access memory that retains stored data without periodic refresh while sufficient power is maintained; removing power loses the stored state.
Application
Used for fast-access storage such as processor caches, data buffers, and networking memory.
Related concepts
Evidence and further reading
- Evidence from community.infineon.comhttps://community.infineon.com/t5/Knowledge-Base-Articles/Cypress-FIFO-Architecture/ta-p/258206
- Evidence from renesas.comhttps://www.renesas.com/en/products/memory-logic/srams/asynchronous-srams