Synchronous memory

[/sɪŋˈkrɑːnəs ˈmɛməri/]
nounpl: Synchronous memories
Memória síncrona
1. A type of computer memory that operates in synchronization with the system clock, where all memory operations are timed to occur at clock cycle intervals
Synchronous memory requires precise timing with the CPU clock to ensure proper data transfer.
A memória síncrona requer sincronização precisa com o relógio da CPU para garantir a transferência correta de dados.
2. RAM that is synchronized with the bus speed of the motherboard, allowing faster data access compared to asynchronous memory
Most modern computers use synchronous memory for improved performance and efficiency.
A maioria dos computadores modernos usa memória síncrona para melhor desempenho e eficiência.
Synchronous memory is a fundamental computing term used universally in both Brazilian and American technical communities. The abbreviation SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory) is widely recognized internationally. This terminology is standard in IT education, hardware specifications, and computer engineering fields across Portuguese and English-speaking countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
SDRAMSynchronous DRAMclocked memoryclock-synchronized memory
Antonyms / Antônimos
Asynchronous memoryAsynchronous DRAM

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
Memória síncrona
Standard technical term used in IT and computing contexts
Portugal
Memória síncrona
Same terminology used in Portuguese technical documentation
Technical English
Synchronous memory / SDRAM
Often abbreviated as SDRAM in professional computing contexts

Related Words

DRAMCPU clockMemory bandwidthBus speedLatencyMemory timing

Related Idioms & Phrases

In sync with the clock
Clocked memory operation
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