GATE 2017 EC (EC2) – Question 27
In a DRAM,
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Correct answer: (B) information is stored in a capacitor
Explanation
A DRAM cell stores its bit as electrical charge on a capacitor, accessed through a transistor. Charge leakage makes periodic refresh necessary.
A latch is characteristic of SRAM storage, not the basic DRAM cell. Simultaneous read and write is not the defining property of the cell described here. Thus the correct statement is **B**, information is stored in a capacitor.