Concept explainers
Mass storage system:
The computers have limited size of main memory to store data. So, most of the computers have additional memory devices called as mass storage or secondary storage systems such as magnetic disks, CDs, DVDs, magnetic tapes flash drives, and so on. The mass storage devices such as CDs, DVDs and magnetic tapes require physical motion like spinning, moving read/write heads to store and transfer the data in the disk and from the disk.
Flash drives:
Flash drives are the flash memory system that store bits through sending electronic signals directly to the storage medium. In these storage mediums, electrons are trapped in tiny chambers of silicon dioxide and because of characteristics of small electronic circuits, these tiny chambers are able to hold their captive electrons for long time without any external power.
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solutionChapter 1 Solutions
Computer Science: An Overview (12th Edition)
- When it comes to the price per gigabyte of solid-state drives, what exactly is "short stroking," and how does it work?arrow_forwardGive a brief account on the technology used in Flash memory implementation.arrow_forwardHow does the organization of a solid-state drive (SSD) vary from that of a magnetic disc? What aspects of a disc do they share with these?arrow_forward
- To what extent does the organization of a solid-state drive (SSD) vary from that of a magnetic disc? Disc what ways do they look like it?arrow_forwardCompare the reliability and endurance of NAND flash memory to other non-volatile memory technologies like NOR flash.arrow_forwardHow does the organization of a solid-state drive (SSD) vary from that of a magnetic disc?What are the characteristics that distinguish a disc from them?arrow_forward
- Weigh the benefits of magnetic secondary storage against those of solid-state alternatives.arrow_forwardThe differences between EPROMs and flash memory should be explained clearly in your own words.arrow_forwardCompare magnetic secondary storage methods to solid-state ones and quickly discuss your results.arrow_forward
- Discuss the principles of wear leveling in NAND flash memory. Why is it crucial for extending the lifespan of solid-state drives (SSDs)?arrow_forwardA blue ray disk has a writing speed of 500 Mbits/s. How long would it take to store a 10 GB raw video file on this blue ray disk? How small would the 10 GB raw video file become if it is compressed with a compression ratio of 5?arrow_forwardDescribe the working principles of NAND flash memory. How does NAND flash differ from other types of non-volatile memory, such as NOR flash?arrow_forward
- Systems ArchitectureComputer ScienceISBN:9781305080195Author:Stephen D. BurdPublisher:Cengage LearningPrinciples of Information Systems (MindTap Course...Computer ScienceISBN:9781285867168Author:Ralph Stair, George ReynoldsPublisher:Cengage LearningPrinciples of Information Systems (MindTap Course...Computer ScienceISBN:9781305971776Author:Ralph Stair, George ReynoldsPublisher:Cengage Learning
- Enhanced Discovering Computers 2017 (Shelly Cashm...Computer ScienceISBN:9781305657458Author:Misty E. Vermaat, Susan L. Sebok, Steven M. Freund, Mark Frydenberg, Jennifer T. CampbellPublisher:Cengage LearningA+ Guide to Hardware (Standalone Book) (MindTap C...Computer ScienceISBN:9781305266452Author:Jean AndrewsPublisher:Cengage Learning