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Computer memory that loses its contents when unpowered
Volatile memory, in contrast to non-volatile memory, is computer memory that requires power to maintain the stored information; it retains its contents while powered on but when the power is interrupted, the stored data is quickly lost. Wikipedia →
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- Read the overview: Volatile memoryA 5-minute orientation
- Skim a recent paper: A scalable ferroelectric non-volatile memory operating at 600 °CInfluential work since 2022
- Pick up a classic book: Nanocrystals in Non-Volatile MemoryThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: Neuromorphic computing using non-volatile memoryCited 837 times
- Go sideways: Computer memoryA closely related topic
- Go sideways: Memory cell (computing)A closely related topic
📖 Definitions
Noun Computer memory (such as RAM) that requires a constant electrical charge to maintain its contents.
🗂️ The subject at a glance
🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
Neuromorphic computing using non-volatile memory
Scalable logging through emerging non-volatile memory
Resistive non-volatile memory devices (Invited Paper)
Graphene Based Non‐Volatile Memory Devices
Programmable Terahertz Metamaterials with Non‐Volatile Memory
Integrated photonics with programmable non-volatile memory
The Evolution of Volatile Memory Forensics
Energy-efficient magnetoelastic non-volatile memory
🆕 Influential since 2022
A scalable ferroelectric non-volatile memory operating at 600 °C
A ferroelectric fin diode for robust non-volatile memory
Progress of emerging non-volatile memory technologies in industry
Emerging memory electronics for non-volatile radiofrequency switching technologies
Non-volatile optoelectronic memory based on a photosensitive dielectric
📚 Books worth reading
- 📕Nanocrystals in Non-Volatile MemoryWritam Banerjee · 2018
- 📕Resistive RAM and Peripheral Circuitry · 2024
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