nvSRAM

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nvSRAM

(Non-Volatile SRAM) Static RAM (SRAM) memory that is backed up to non-volatile memory in the event of a power failure. nvSRAM uses regular SRAM for reading and writing data. When power is lost, capacitors have enough charge to transfer the contents of SRAM cells to non-volatile flash memory. Cypress Semiconductor makes a variety of nvSRAM memory products. See non-volatile memory.

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