unknown@ucscb.ucsc.edu (The Unknown User) (10/26/90)
I was just wondering if huge static RAMs are even made... (i.e. in the order of 256K * 1 or 1 meg * 1)... We're using an 8K (part 6264, a Hyundai brand I think) static RAM in this class I'm in.. (Computer design.. We start with 2 2903s, which are 4 bit bit slices, and build a computer up from that. Damn it's pretty tough.. The wiring is the most boring/time-consuming.. And we don't even have to solder.. I mean it's very time consuming even w/out soldering.. We use this big breadboard thing where you can just put the stripped ends into it...) I've realized that I know enough to make a RAM card... (I did even before this class.. my first lower div. logic design class was enough)... Obviously this isn't realistic since static RAMs are really expensive, but I was just thinking how conceptually easier it is if you don't have to deal with memory refresh! [Actually that's the only thing I don't know how to do now... Not that I -couldn't- do it, I just don't know how it's accomplished.. If anyone wants to mail me explaining how memory refreshes are done, feel free!] So basically I was just CURIOUS as to if big static RAMs are made.. It seems they'd be much more popular from a designer's standpoint since you don't have to deal with refreshing it.. then if they were used a lot, then the prices would come down.. Static RAMs are basically a whole ton of flip-flops or latches, right? I believe DRAMs are a bunch of capacitors (thus needing to be refreshed). Thanks ahead of time for any info you post/mail me. i -- / Apple II(GS) Forever! unknown@ucscb.ucsc.edu \ \"If cartoons were meant for adults, they'd be on in prime time."-Lisa Simpson/