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What is the main reason PCs are based on DRAM according to the text?
Which memory type retains its contents even after electricity is switched off?
What is the primary function of ROM in embedded systems as per the text?
In the context of memory types, which one of the following is a typical characteristic of RAM?
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What does ROM stand for in the context of embedded systems?
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Based on the text, which memory type is considered non-volatile?
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Which memory technology is described as high density, low cost, nonvolatile, fast, and electrically reprogrammable?
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What is the most recent advancement in memory technology according to the text?
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What is the main feature of Non-Volatile RAM (NVRAM) mentioned in the text?
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How does NVRAM ensure that its contents are not lost when power is switched off?
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What happens if the power to the Vcc pin falls below an out-of-tolerance condition for NVRAM?
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Which memory type combines SRAM and EEPROM to ensure data is written into EEPROM when power is off and read back when power is restored?
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What is the key feature of Static RAM (SRAM) mentioned in the text?
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How many transistors are typically used in an SRAM cell according to the text?
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What is the main advantage of SRAM over DRAM mentioned in the text?
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In SRAM, how are data storage cells primarily constructed?
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What happens when a word line turns on in SRAM according to the text?
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