memory cell
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memory cell
[′mem·rē ‚sel] (computer science)
A single storage element of a memory, together with associated circuits for storing and reading out one bit of information.
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memory cell
One bit of memory. In dynamic RAM memory, a cell is made up of one transistor and one capacitor. In static RAM memory, a cell is made up of about five transistors. See memory chip.Copyright © 1981-2019 by The Computer Language Company Inc. All Rights reserved. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction is strictly prohibited without permission from the publisher.