English

core memory closeup

core memory module

diagram of a single core memory element

Noun

core memory ‎(plural core memories)

1. (computing) a type of non-volatile random-access rewritable electronic memory using ferrite cores to magnetically store binary digits (bits)

Synonyms

• magnetic core memory
• ferrite core memory

Hypernyms

• NVRAM (non-volatile random access memory) (erasable memory)
• RAM (random-access memory) (erasable memory)

Derived terms

• core dump

Coordinate terms

• bubble memory

See also

• memory core