Summary of How Computer Memory Works - Computerphile

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This YouTube video discusses how computer memory works, with a focus on the way that memory circuits are constructed. The video demonstrates how a simple circuit can store the state of a switch, and also how to reset a memory circuit.

• 00:00:00 Computer memory is a collection of electronic circuits that store information in the form of binary digits. These circuits are usually found in integrated circuits, but can also be found in discrete form. An AND gate and an OR gate, both of which are basic electronic circuits, can be combined together to create a memory circuit. When power is turned off, these circuits can still store information, but it is vulnerable to damage.
• 00:05:00 The video discusses how computer memory works, with the main focus on the way that computer memory is constructed- using a NOT gate to invert the output of an AND gate. The video then demonstrates how this memory can be accessed by driving a signal into the chip.
• 00:10:00 This YouTube video introduces the concept of computer memory and demonstrates how a simple circuit can store the state of a switch. The video also demonstrates how to reset a memory circuit.