What is DIMM Memory?
DIMMs (Dual In-Line Memory Modules) closely resemble SIMM-type memory. Like SIMMs, most DIMMs install vertically into expansion sockets. The major difference between the two is that on a SIMM, opposing pins on either side of the board are “tied together” from one electrical contact; on a DIMM , opposing pins remain electrically isolated to form two separate contacts. DIMMS are often used in computer configurations that support a 64-bit or wider memory bus. In many cases, these computer configurations are based on powerful 64-bit CPUs like Intel’s Pentium or IBM’s Power PC processor. Small Outline DIMM’s There is an another type of memory (commonly used in both notebook and laptop computers) is called Small Outline DIMM, or SODIMM. SODIMM is designed to accommodate the small areas available to memory in notebooks.
