central memory
[ˈsen.trəl ˈmem.ə.ri]
nounpl: central memories
memória central
1. The main memory of a computer system, typically referring to RAM (Random Access Memory), which stores data and instructions for immediate access by the CPU
The central memory of this computer is 16 GB, allowing it to run multiple applications simultaneously.
A memória central deste computador é de 16 GB, permitindo que execute múltiplas aplicações simultaneamente.
2. In older computing contexts, the primary storage system in early computers, distinct from peripheral or secondary storage
Engineers had to optimize code carefully due to the limited central memory available in 1960s computers.
Os engenheiros tinham que otimizar o código cuidadosamente devido à memória central limitada disponível em computadores dos anos 1960.
3. A core or foundational memory unit that serves as the reference point for data processing
The central memory acts as the bridge between the processor and storage devices.
A memória central atua como a ponte entre o processador e os dispositivos de armazenamento.
This is primarily a technical computing term used in both English and Portuguese-speaking contexts. It is more commonly found in academic literature, computer science textbooks, and technical documentation rather than in casual conversation. The term became less frequent with the shift in computing terminology toward more specific terms like 'RAM' or 'working memory' in contemporary usage.
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