Clock-synchronized RAM

[/klɒk ˈsɪŋkrənaɪzd/ /ræm/]
nounpl: Clock-synchronized RAMs
RAM sincronizada com relógio
1. A type of computer memory that operates in synchronization with the system clock, ensuring data transfers occur at precise timing intervals determined by the clock signal
Modern processors rely on clock-synchronized RAM to maintain stable and predictable data access patterns.
Os processadores modernos dependem de RAM sincronizada com relógio para manter padrões estáveis e previsíveis de acesso aos dados.
2. Memory that requires clock signals to regulate read and write operations, as opposed to asynchronous RAM
Clock-synchronized RAM allows for higher bandwidth and faster performance compared to older asynchronous memory types.
A RAM sincronizada com relógio permite maior largura de banda e desempenho mais rápido em comparação com tipos de memória assíncrona mais antigos.
This is a technical term primarily used in computing and electronics fields in both Brazil and the USA. It reflects the globalized nature of technology vocabulary, where the English term is often used directly in Portuguese technical documentation and professional environments. In Brazilian universities and tech companies, both the English term and its Portuguese translation are commonly understood and used interchangeably.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
Synchronous RAMSDRAMClocked RAMSynchronous memory
Antonyms / Antônimos
Asynchronous RAMAsync RAMDRAM (traditional)Static RAM

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
RAM sincronizada com relógio
Standard terminology used in Brazilian tech industry and education
São Paulo
Memória sincronizada ao clock
Alternative phrasing common in São Paulo tech sector
Portugal
RAM sincronizada com relógio
Portuguese standard uses 'relógio' similarly to Brazilian Portuguese
General USA
Clock-synchronized RAM
English technical term primarily used in computing contexts

Related Words

System clockMemory bandwidthData transfer rateSDRAM (Synchronous DRAM)DDR RAMMemory controllerClock signal

Related Idioms & Phrases

in sync with the clock
timing is everything
marching to the beat of the clock
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