DRAM (Dynamic Random-Access Memory)

DRAM (Dynamic Random-Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that temporarily stores data the CPU needs quick access to. It uses tiny electrical components called capacitors to hold bits of information as charge, representing 0s and 1s. Since these capacitors gradually lose their charge, DRAM must frequently refresh to keep data intact, which is why it’s called "dynamic." DRAM is fast, cost-effective, and used as the main memory in computers, enabling the processor to quickly read and write data during operation.