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Re: Printer Buffer Design

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From: Henry Spencer
Date: Fri, 13 Apr 1990 03:47
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In article <26@ttank.UUCP> tts@ttank.UUCP (Karl Bunch) writes:
>Would static ram be easier to implement?  If so are the prices
>inhibitive?

Static RAM is *considerably* easier to deal with.  (Compare the timing
diagrams if you want an initial notion of the difference!)  DRAMs are
meant for people who are willing to undergo substantial pain to get
maximum density and minimum price per bit.
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From: henry@utzoo.uucp (Henry Spencer)
Subject: Re: Printer Buffer Design
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