Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Hardware (Section 25 - No. 24)
What is the primary function of a capacitor in a DRAM chip?
To store bits of information (0 or 1).
To switch the memory chip on and off.
To amplify the signal.
To control the refresh rate.
Explication
Capacitors store bits by holding a charge (representing a 1) or not (representing a 0).