Advantages of Non-Volatile Memory
- Non-volatile memory is more reliable. Basically, it has no mechanical parts, so they are more durable to perform.
- It can store the required data permanently. Since there are no physical components needed for any required operation, they also require extremely little energy and don’t require a continuous power source in order to store the data for the overall system process.
- It is a very low-cost memory.
- It also helps in the booting of the initial operating system. They are much lighter and easier to move from one location to another as per requirements.
What is Non-Volatile Memory (NVM)?
Basically, the computer memory that maintains the required stored data even when power is cut off is known as non-volatile memory (NVM) or non-volatile storage. On the other hand, volatile memory requires continuous power to store the initial information. Long-term persistent storage and secondary storage are two common uses for non-volatile memory in the system. Today, random access memory (RAM) in its volatile form is the most commonly utilized type of primary storage, which means that anything stored in RAM is lost when the computer shuts down. Also, read-only memory and mechanically addressed systems (hard drives, optical discs, magnetic tape, holographic memory, and the like) are two types of non-volatile data storage in the required system.