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MAGNETIC DRUM STORE [1 record]

Record 1 2013-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Memories
DEF

A magnetic storage in which data are stored by magnetic recording on the surface of a magnetic drum which, in use, rotates on its axis.

OBS

magnetic drum storage: term standardized by ISO and CSA.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mémoires (Informatique)
DEF

Mémoire dans laquelle des données sont conservées par enregistrement magnétique à la surface d'un tambour magnétique qui, en fonctionnement, tourne autour de son axe.

OBS

mémoire à tambour magnétique : terme normalisé par la CSA et l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Memorias (Computadoras)
DEF

Almacenamiento magnético en el cual los datos son almacenados por grabación magnética en la superficie de un [tambor magnético], en uso, [rotando sobre] su eje.

OBS

Las memorias de tambor son típicamente utilizadas en las computadoras (ordenadores) actuales como memorias no programables, en cantidades masivas de acceso al azar. El tiempo de espera en esta memoria se mide en milisegundos.

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