Practice Memristors (6.9.3) - Memory

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Question 1.
What is a memristor?
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Think about memory types that don't need power to keep information.
Question 2.
What does non-volatile mean?
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Remember that volatile memory loses data when turned off.
3Question 3.
What is a key feature of a memristor?
- It requires power to store data
- It retains information based on current
- It is identical to RAM
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Think about what sets memristors apart from traditional memory.
4Question 4.
Is a memristor a type of non-volatile memory?
- True
- False
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Recall what non-volatile means.
Question 5.
Given the efficiency of memristors, propose a hypothetical device that could utilize them to improve performance in an everyday application.
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Think about how daily devices can learn from user interactions.
Question 6.
Critique the challenges facing memristors in manufacturing and market adoption.
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Consider what it takes for a new technology to become widely accepted.

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