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Memory Technology Explained

Source: IBM Microelectronics (via archive.org) (1996/1997)

DRAM
Understanding DRAM Operation (newer rev.) Read and write cycles
Understanding DRAM Performance Specifications
EDO - Extended Data Out (Hyper Page Mode) Fast Page Mode and EDO cycles
1K/2K/4K Refresh on 16Mb DRAMs
Synchronous DRAM: The DRAM of the Future (From 1Q96 MicroNews)

DRAM Modules
Overview
Fault Tolerance Design Decisions in Memory
Error Indicator Lines on ECC-On-SIMM Modules
72 Pin SIMM Characteristics

VRAM
Understanding VRAM and SGRAM Operation (newer rev.)

SRAM
Understanding SRAM Operation (newer rev.)

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