nonvolatile static random access memory (NVSRAM)

Random access memory (RAM) that does not lose the contents of its memory when the electricity is shut off. Unlike dynamic random access memory (DRAM), NVSRAM keeps its data without constantly refreshing. NVSRAM is generally preferable to DRAM because NVSRAM offers faster memory access times. NVSRAM also contains controller firmware that specifies default settings for the controller.