An abbreviation for non-volatile random access memory, a type of memory that offers the fast read and write speeds of standard RAM while retaining its data when main power is lost. This is typically achieved by backing standard SRAM with a small coin-cell battery or by using specialized flash-based architectures.
Heard on the job
The system configuration is saved to NVRAM, so check the coin cell battery if the board keeps losing its settings.
Related terms
SRAM
A type of fast, volatile memory that retains data without needing periodic refresh cycles.
Battery-backed
Describing a volatile memory or real-time clock circuit that uses a small local battery to retain data when main power is lost.
NVM
Computer storage that retains its data when electrical power is removed.