Sync RAM

[/sɪŋk/ /ræm/]
noun
RAM Síncrona
1. A type of computer memory that is synchronized with the system clock, allowing data to be read and written at specific clock cycles for improved performance
Sync RAM operates at the same frequency as the CPU, making it faster than asynchronous memory.
A RAM Síncrona funciona na mesma frequência da CPU, tornando-a mais rápida que a memória assíncrona.
2. Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) that uses a clock signal to regulate data transfer, commonly used in modern computers
Most modern laptops use Sync RAM for improved data processing speeds.
A maioria dos laptops modernos utiliza RAM Síncrona para melhorar velocidades de processamento de dados.
Sync RAM is a purely technical term used uniformly across English and Portuguese-speaking technology communities. In Brazil, both 'RAM Síncrona' and the English acronym 'SDRAM' are commonly used interchangeably in tech documentation and professional settings. The term reflects the globalized nature of computer hardware terminology.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
Synchronous DRAMSDRAMSynchronous memoryClock-synchronized RAM
Antonyms / Antônimos
Asynchronous RAMAsync RAMDRAM (generic asynchronous)Static RAM

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
RAM Síncrona
Standard technical term used in IT contexts throughout Brazil
São Paulo
RAM Síncrona / SDRAM
Technology hub often uses English acronym SDRAM alongside Portuguese translation
Portugal
RAM Síncrona
Technical terminology consistent with Brazilian Portuguese in European context

Related Words

DRAMMemory clockSystem clockRAM speedMemory latencyBus speed

Related Idioms & Phrases

Keep in sync
Synchronize with the clock
Memory bandwidth optimization
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