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Revision as of 15:18, 12 September 2009
Page created by Lacey Rybarczyk
Magnetic core memory is an early form of RAM (random access memory). It uses cores, small magnetic ceramic rings, which are threaded by wires. It stores information via the polarity of the magnetic field they contain.[1]
Overview
Significance
In the 1950's the Magnetic Core Memory was created. It was one of the essential parts to creatng some of the first personal computer. Without the Magnetic Core Memory the computers would not have been able to retain any information. Although many computers memory is now constructed of silicon chips the Magnetic Core Memory helped find a crucial component for personal computers.
References
- ↑ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetic_core_memory
- ↑ [1] picture of magnetic core memory
External Links
http://www.nzeldes.com/HOC/CoreMemory.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetic_core_memory
