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random accessSame as direct access. random access [′ran·dəm ′ak‚ses] (computer science) The ability to read or write information anywhere within a storage device in an amount of time that is constant regardless of the location of the information accessed and of the location of the information previously accessed. Also known as direct access. A process in which data are accessed in nonsequential order and possibly at irregular intervals of time. Also known as single reference. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Tokyo, Japan, July 14, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation today announced that it has succeeded in developing new magnetoresistive random access memory (MRAM) cell technology suitable for high speed memory macro embedded in next generation system LSIs. A new solution for fast computer memory, Magnetic Random Access Memory (MRAM), appears well suited for certain mobile applications where speed, non-volatility and low power are all important, IBM researchers say. Where does a hypothetical application with very high capacity, random access that is infrequently referenced optimally reside? |
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