Question

The SDRAM performs operation on the _______

(a) Rising edge of the clock

(b) Falling edge of the clock

(c) Middle state of the clock

(d) Transition state of the clock

This question was addressed to me in an interview.

The origin of the question is Synchronous DRAM topic in section Memory System of Computer Architecture

Answer 1

The correct choice is (a) Rising edge of the clock

To explain I would say: The SDRAM’s are edge-triggered.