asynchronous DRAM

[/eɪˈsɪŋkrənəs ˈdiːræm/]
nounpl: asynchronous DRAMs
DRAM assíncrono
1. A type of dynamic random-access memory that does not require a synchronization clock signal to operate, with access times controlled by address and control signals rather than a system clock
Asynchronous DRAM was commonly used in older computer systems before synchronous DRAM became the industry standard.
O DRAM assíncrono era comumente usado em sistemas de computador mais antigos antes que o DRAM síncrono se tornasse o padrão da indústria.
2. Legacy memory technology characterized by slower access times and independent timing relative to the processor clock
The transition from asynchronous DRAM to synchronous DRAM improved overall system performance significantly.
A transição de DRAM assíncrono para DRAM síncrono melhorou significativamente o desempenho geral do sistema.
Asynchronous DRAM is a technical term primarily used in computer science and IT industries in both Brazil and Portugal. It represents an important milestone in computing history, marking the transition from older, slower memory technologies to modern high-speed synchronous alternatives. In Brazilian universities and tech companies, this term is essential for understanding computer architecture and hardware evolution. The technology is rarely used in contemporary systems but remains important in discussions of computing history and legacy system maintenance.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
async DRAMasynchronous dynamic random-access memoryconventional DRAM
Antonyms / Antônimos
synchronous DRAMSDRAMDDR DRAM

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
DRAM assíncrono
Standard technical term used in Brazilian IT and computer science contexts
São Paulo
memória DRAM assíncrona
Alternative phrasing emphasizing the memory aspect, common in São Paulo tech industries
Portugal
DRAM assíncrono
Same terminology used in Portuguese technical documentation and academic contexts
General USA
asynchronous DRAM
Original English term, primarily used in historical computing contexts and legacy system discussions

Related Words

DRAMsynchronous DRAMmemory timingaccess timecomputer architectureRAMclock signalmemory hierarchy

Related Idioms & Phrases

legacy memory technology
clock-independent operation
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