Volatile Memory

Definition

Memory that requires continued power for reliable retention of its stored information.

Application

Used as working memory, such as DRAM main memory in computers.

Related concepts

• Dynamic Random-Access Memory
• Static Random-Access Memory
• Nonvolatile Memory
• Retention Time

Evidence and further reading

• Evidence from csrc.nist.govhttps://csrc.nist.gov/glossary/term/volatile_memory
• Evidence from semiconductor.samsung.comhttps://semiconductor.samsung.com/support/tools-resources/dictionary/semiconductor-glossary-dram/