Abstract
Dynamic random access memory (DRAM) works as the main memory in every modern computer, from high-end server computers to simple hand-held devices. Computing in any computer requires two key information sets; programs, and the data to program with. Both sets are stored as a form of ‘bits’ in the core memory part of a computer. Any computed output that comes from these actions is also stored as a data set within different parts of the memories that comprise the computer. Up to now, the conventional hard disk has been the primary memory element for all data storage (program and user data).
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The author acknowledges support of the IT R&D program of MKE/IITA, “Capacitor technology for next generation DRAMs having mass-production compatibility” 2009-F-013-01, and the Converging Research Center Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea (2012K001299) funded by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Korea. CSH greatly appreciates the crucial help from postdoctoral fellows and graduate students in his group at Seoul National University.
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Hwang, C.S., Kim, S.K., Lee, S.W. (2014). Mass-Production Memories (DRAM and Flash). In: Hwang, C. (eds) Atomic Layer Deposition for Semiconductors. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-8054-9_4
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