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Re: Query: What are pseudo-static RAMS?

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From: Roderick Young
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 1992 23:54
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Psedostatic RAMs are not truly static, because (in some cases), they can
be "busy" refreshing while you want to access data.  Also, they tend to
be slower than true static RAM.

As for power, they do pretty well, but I wouldn't expect one to retain
data at 2V and a few microamps.

If you're building your own project, and access time is not an issue, then
PS RAM might be a convenient way to go (saves a DRAM controller).  However,
for commercial applications, there's only a narrow range of uses that justifies
the PS price (vs. dynamic).
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From: ryoung@pollux.svale.hp.com (Roderick Young)
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 1992 23:54:22 GMT
Subject: Re: Query: What are pseudo-static RAMS?
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