memory chip
Data retention wafer
A memory chip is an integrated circuit that stores digital data.
Computer memory consists of many such chips, which hold the information a processor needs for immediate tasks.
Memory chips appear in computers, phones, cameras, and countless other electronic devices.
The term often appears in discussions of upgrading or replacing computer components: I need to install more memory chips to run this software.
Brief burst of light
- RAMTemporary data storage hardware
- ROMUnwritable digital storage
- NANDNegated-and logic operation
- cacheConcealed storage spot
firmware · register · byte · bit · capacity · write speed · access time · latency
Miniature semiconductor processor
- nanotechnologyAtomic-scale manipulation science
- small-scaleLimited in size or scope
- microscopicToo small for eyes
- compactTightly packed together
dense · shrinking · Moore's law · scaling · integration · high-density · multilayer
Semiconductor signal switch
- semiconductorPartial electrical conductor
- integrated circuitMiniaturized semiconductor electronics package
- capacitorCharge-storing circuit element
- resistorCurrent-limiting circuit element
diode · motherboard · PCB · solder · connector · logic gate · wafer · die
Main computing chip
- GPUVisual processing hardware
- microprocessorCompact computing circuit
- processorComponent that executes instructions
- hardwareMetal goods and fittings
motherboard · controller · embedded · firmware · BIOS · address · allocation · buffer
flash
Brief burst of light
cache · firmware · register · byte · bit · capacity · write speed · access time · latency · bandwidth
microchip
Miniature semiconductor processor
- nanotechnologyAtomic-scale manipulation science
- small-scaleLimited in size or scope
- microscopicToo small for eyes
compact · dense · shrinking · Moore's law · scaling · integration · high-density · multilayer
transistor
Semiconductor signal switch
- semiconductorPartial electrical conductor
- integrated circuitMiniaturized semiconductor electronics package
- capacitorCharge-storing circuit element
resistor · diode · motherboard · PCB · solder · connector · logic gate · wafer · die · pin
CPU
Main computing chip
- GPUVisual processing hardware
- microprocessorCompact computing circuit
- processorComponent that executes instructions
hardware · motherboard · controller · embedded · firmware · BIOS · address · allocation · buffer · stack
lithography
Grease-based flat plate printing
- photolithographyLight-transfers patterns onto silicon
- etchingAcid-incised metal print
- dopingProhibited athletic drug use
deposition · cleanroom · foundry · Samsung · Intel · nanometer · yield · defect · mask · diffusion
- cyberpunkcyberspace, chrome, cyberware, implant, augmentation
- semiconductorssilicon, semiconductor, semiconductors, silicon wafers, transistor
- electronicscomputer, resistors, capacitors, TVs, TV
- sci-fi techteleporter, time travel, cryonics, force fields, time machine
- device partsbattery, button, buttons, camera, screen
- electronic componentsresistor, capacitor, transistor, diode, inductor
memory chipdegausser
Magnetic field neutralizer
bit bucket · forgetfulness · amnesia · memory leak · absentmindedness
memory chiphard drive
Computer's internal storage device
hard disk · magnetic tape · magnetic storage · optical disc · floppy disk
chip, memory, remember, memorial, memorable, remembrance, memoir, commemorate, memorabilia