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SDRAM and DDR are two different types of RAM. SDRAM was released in 1993 and the latest variant of SDRAM are DDR1, DDR2 and DDR3. SDRAM stands for Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory. SDRAM was very common before the release of DDR. SDRAM is a single data rate memory. On the other hand, DDR stands for Double Data Rate. As the name indicates, DDR provides double data transmission in each clock cycle as compared to SDRAM. Read through this article to find out more about SDRAM and DDR and how they are different from each other. What is SDRAM? SDRAM ... Read More

DDR stands for Double Data Rate. The DDR RAM is capable of transferring data on both edges, i.e. falling edge and rising edge of the clock pulse. Thus, it doubles the data transfer rate, hence it named so. The DDR RAM also comes in several versions (or generations), such as DDR, DDR2, DDR3, DDR4, etc. Each version/generation of the DDR RAM offers enhanced performance in terms of speed, storage capacity, energy efficiency, etc. In this article, we will discuss the two generations, i.e., DDR2 and DDR3 of the DDR RAM, and the important differences between them. What is DDR2? DDR2, ... Read More

Volatile memory and non-volatile memory are two distinct types of computer memory with significant differences in terms of their functionality and data storage characteristics. Volatile memory is used for temporary storage and loses its data when the power is removed, while non-volatile memory is used for permanent or long-term storage and preserves data even when the power is off. What is Volatile Memory? Volatile memory is a type of computer memory that requires a continuous power supply to retain data. This means that when the power is turned off or interrupted, the data stored in volatile memory is lost. The ... Read More

RAM, short for Random Access Memory, is used for storing computer programs and data that the CPU needs in real time. RAM data is volatile and is erased once computer is switched off. CAM, short for Content Addressable Memory, is used for storing data words that searches its memory for a provided word and returns the list of addresses where data word is found. Read this article to find out more about RAM and CAM and how they are different from each other. What is RAM? RAM is a type of primary memory used in computer systems for storing ... Read More

Both RAM and HDD are types of computer memory. RAM is used to store computer programs and data that the CPU needs in real time. RAM data is volatile and is erased once the computer is switched off. HDD, hard disk, has permanent storage and it is used to store userspecific data and operating system files. HDD data is static and remains in the computer even if computer is switched off. Read this article to find out more about RAM and HDD and how they are different from each other. What is RAM? RAM stands for Random Access Memory. ... Read More

Hubs are basic network devices that operate at the Physical Layer and they do not perform packet filtering or addressing function; they send the data packets to all the connected devices. Switches, on the other hand, function at the Data Link Layer to connect several devices in a network. Switches are mostly utilized to transmit data packets between various network devices such as routers and servers.Read through this article to find out more about hubs and switches and how they are different from each other.What is a Switch?A switch is essentially a piece of hardware or a device responsible for ... Read More

Both Routers and Modems are network connecting devices. Routers work at the network layer and are responsible to find the shortest path for a packet, whereas Modems connect a device like desktop, laptop to the Internet. Routers connect devices across multiple networks. Read through this article to find out more about Routers and Modems and how they are different from each other. What is a Modem? A modulator-demodulator, or a modem, is a piece of hardware that transforms data from a digital format designed for direct communication between devices using specific cabling into a format suitable for transmission via ... Read More

Both Routers and Bridges are network connecting devices. Routers work at the network layer and are responsible to find the shortest path for a packet, whereas Bridges connect various devices in a network. Routers connect devices across multiple networks. Read through this article to find out more about routers and bridges and how they are different from each other. What is a Router? A router is a networking device that receives, processes, and sends data packets from one computer network to another. On the Internet, routers are in charge of traffic steering. Data packets are used to send data across ... Read More

Both Routers and Switches are network connecting devices. Routers work at the network layer and are responsible to find the shortest path for a packet across the network, whereas Switches connect various devices in a network. Routers connect devices across multiple networks. Read through this article to find out more about these two network devices and how they operate to understand how they are different from each other. What is a Router? Routers are network connecting devices that determine the shortest path for a packet to take to get to its destination. A router's primary function is to connect ... Read More

Both BFS and DFS are types of graph traversal algorithms, but they are different from each other. BFS or Breadth First Search starts from the top node in the graph and travels down until it reaches the root node. On the other hand, DFS or Depth First Search starts from the top node and follows a path to reaches the end node of the path. Read this article to learn more about these two graph traversal algorithms and how they are different from each other. What is BFS? Breadth First Search (BFS) algorithm traverses a graph in a breadth-ward motion ... Read More