Synchronous Dynamic RAM

[sin-ˈkrä-nəs dī-ˈna-mik ˈram]
noun
RAM Dinâmico Síncrono
1. A type of computer memory that synchronizes with the clock speed of the processor, allowing faster data access and transfer rates compared to asynchronous dynamic RAM
Modern computers use Synchronous Dynamic RAM to improve performance and efficiency.
Computadores modernos usam RAM Dinâmico Síncrono para melhorar o desempenho e a eficiência.
2. Memory that operates in sync with the system clock, enabling predictable timing of memory operations
The upgrade to Synchronous Dynamic RAM significantly increased the computer's processing speed.
A atualização para RAM Dinâmico Síncrono aumentou significativamente a velocidade de processamento do computador.
This is specialized technical terminology used primarily in computing and IT sectors in both Brazil and the USA. It is rarely used in casual conversation and is predominantly found in technical documentation, hardware specifications, and professional computing environments. In Brazil, the term is often abbreviated as SDRAM in industry contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
SDRAMSynchronous DRAMSync RAM
Antonyms / Antônimos
Asynchronous Dynamic RAMADRAM

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
RAM Dinâmico Síncrono
Standard technical term used in Brazil
São Paulo
SDRAM
Commonly abbreviated in tech industry
Portugal
Memória RAM Dinâmica Síncrona
More formal phrasing used in European Portuguese
USA
SDRAM or Synchronous Dynamic RAM
Both forms widely used in English-speaking tech communities

Related Words

Dynamic RAMDRAMMemory clockBus speedLatencyBandwidth
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