Memory

Flash memory is an electronic non-volatile computer storage medium that can be electrically erased and reprogrammed.

Tobisha developed flash memory from EEPROM in the early 1980s and introduced it to the market in 1984.

Examples

• BIOS chip
• Compact flash
• Smart media
• Memory stick
• Memory cards for consoles

Data storage is a critical component of any computer system. Magnetic storage is one of the most affordable ways to store large amounts of data and has been implemented using magnetic tape, floppy disks and hard disk drives.

Examples

• Fixed/portable hard drive

• Magnetic tape
• Floppy disc
• Zip disc