DDR (Double Data Rate)
[/ˌdiː diː ˈɑːr/ or /ˌdʌbəl ˈdeɪtə ˈreɪt/]
noun
DDR (Taxa de Dados Dupla) or Memória DDR
1. A type of synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM) that transfers data on both the rising and falling edges of the clock signal, effectively doubling the data transfer rate compared to single data rate (SDR) memory
DDR memory modules are standard in modern computers and provide faster performance than older SDRAM.
Os módulos de memória DDR são padrão em computadores modernos e fornecem desempenho mais rápido que o SDRAM antigo.
2. The technology standard that enables a memory interface to transfer data twice per clock cycle
The new graphics card requires DDR6 memory for optimal performance.
A nova placa gráfica requer memória DDR6 para desempenho ideal.
3. Any generation of this memory technology, including DDR, DDR2, DDR3, DDR4, DDR5, etc.
When upgrading your system, check if your motherboard supports DDR4 or DDR5.
Ao atualizar seu sistema, verifique se sua placa-mãe suporta DDR4 ou DDR5.
DDR is a technical acronym used internationally in the computing industry. In Brazil and Portugal, technology professionals often use the English term 'DDR' directly, though some may use the Portuguese translation 'Taxa de Dados Dupla' in formal documentation. The term has remained largely unchanged across English and Portuguese-speaking markets since it refers to an international technology standard maintained by JEDEC. Gamers and tech enthusiasts worldwide commonly discuss DDR generation upgrades (DDR4, DDR5, etc.) as a standard way to describe RAM specifications.
Related Idioms & Phrases
upgrade to DDR5 - to modernize computer hardware
DDR compatible - describes hardware that supports a specific DDR standard
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