The four main types of memory are: SIMM, DIMM, DDR DIMM, and RIMM. SIMM is a small circuit board that holds memory chips and was invented in 1983. DIMM comprises RAM chips mounted on a circuit board with contacts on both sides, commonly using a 64-bit data path. DDR DIMM is a type of DIMM that is roughly twice as fast as standard RAM by processing data at double the rate.
The four main types of memory are: SIMM, DIMM, DDR DIMM, and RIMM. SIMM is a small circuit board that holds memory chips and was invented in 1983. DIMM comprises RAM chips mounted on a circuit board with contacts on both sides, commonly using a 64-bit data path. DDR DIMM is a type of DIMM that is roughly twice as fast as standard RAM by processing data at double the rate.
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The four main types of memory are: SIMM, DIMM, DDR DIMM, and RIMM. SIMM is a small circuit board that holds memory chips and was invented in 1983. DIMM comprises RAM chips mounted on a circuit board with contacts on both sides, commonly using a 64-bit data path. DDR DIMM is a type of DIMM that is roughly twice as fast as standard RAM by processing data at double the rate.
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-It is a small circuit board that can hold a group of memory chips. -Typically, SIMMs hold up 8 (on Macintoshes) or 9 (on PCs) RAM chips. -On PCs, the ninth chip is often used for parity error checking. -Unlike memory chips, SIMMs are measured in bytes rather than bits. -SIMMs are easier to install than individual memory chips. -SIMMs were invented and patented by WANG Laboratories. One of Wang’s scientists, James Clayton, invented what was to become the basic memory module, now known as a SIMM in 1983. -The first variant of SIMMs has 30 pins and provide 8 bits of data (9 bits in parity versions). They were used in 286, 386 and 486 systems.
Dual In-line Memory Modules (DIMM)
-Comprise a series of dynamic random access memory integrated circuits. -The modules are mounted on a printed circuit board and designed for use in personal computers, workstations and servers. -Have separate electrical contacts on each side of the module. -Standard DIMMs have a 64-bit data path.
Double Data Rate Dual In-line Memory Module (DDR DIMM)
-low profile (LP) height of -1.2” -Roughly twice as fast as standard RAM -Double the rate of speed at which standard SDRAM can process data.