Electronics - Semiconductor Memory

Exercise : Semiconductor Memory - General Questions
6.
Select the best description of read-only memory (ROM).
nonvolatile, used to store information that changes during system operation
nonvolatile, used to store information that does not change during system operation
volatile, used to store information that changes during system operation
volatile, used to store information that does not change during system operation
Answer: Option
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7.
Advantage(s) of an EEPROM over an EPROM is (are):
the EPROM can be erased with ultraviolet light in much less time than an EEPROM
the EEPROM can be erased and reprogrammed without removal from the circuit
the EEPROM has the ability to erase and reprogram individual words
the EEPROM can erase and reprogram individual words without removal from the circuit
Answer: Option
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8.
Which of the following RAM timing parameters determine(s) its operating speed?
tacc
taa and tacs
t1 and t3
trc and twc
Answer: Option
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9.
Memory that loses its contents when power is lost is:
nonvolatile
volatile
random
static
Answer: Option
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10.
Select the best description of the fusible-link PROM.
user programmable, one-time programmable
manufacturer programmable, one-time programmable
user programmable, reprogrammable
manufacturer programmable, reprogrammable
Answer: Option
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