isolated memory
[/ˈaɪ.sə.leɪ.tɪd ˈmɛm.ər.i/]
nounpl: isolated memories
memória isolada
1. A computer memory system that is physically or logically separated from other memory systems, often used in embedded systems or real-time computing to prevent interference between different processes or devices
The microcontroller uses isolated memory to ensure that the safety-critical operations cannot be affected by other running processes.
O microcontrolador usa memória isolada para garantir que as operações críticas de segurança não possam ser afetadas por outros processos em execução.
2. In psychology, a single memory or group of related memories that are mentally separated from other memories, often due to trauma or dissociation
The patient struggled with isolated memories of the accident that seemed disconnected from the rest of their life experience.
O paciente lutava com memórias isoladas do acidente que pareciam desconectadas do resto de sua experiência de vida.
This term is predominantly used in technical and scientific contexts within both Brazilian and American English-speaking communities. In Brazil, it appears frequently in computer science and electrical engineering literature. The concept is critical in embedded systems design, automotive electronics, and safety-critical systems where memory isolation prevents system failures.
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