Random Access Memory (RAM) is a form of memory that is used by computers in order to store information. Similar to the short-term or working memory of a person, RAM is the kind of memory which computers rely on only while they are connected to power. Once the device is disconnected, all of the information stored in a computer’s RAM is cleared away. Within RAM, there are two commonly used types called static and dynamic. Both are able to temporarily store memory, however the way in which they retain data bits differs in several major ways, all of which will be discussed in this blog.

Power management integrated circuits (power management ICs or PMICs) are integrated circuits that perform different functions related to power management. They may have one or more functions including DC to DC conversion, battery charging, power-source selection, voltage scaling, power sequencing, and miscellaneous functions. PMICs control the flow and direction of electrical power. Electrical devices contain internal voltages and sources of external power. PMICs usually incorporate multiple functions into one IC to increase efficiency, decrease size, and create better heat dissipation.

Virtual Reality and the ever increasing interest in life-like computer game graphics has led to the development of very advanced graphics for computers and mobile devices. With the development of these new technologies in mind, companies such as Intel, Nvidia and AMD are designing chips that work better with higher quality graphics. Improvements to chip design are being made, such as developing faster ways in which Graphic Processing Units can create and broadcast images.