iPod Technology Facts
Your iPod Touch has has a medium called flash memory. The technology behind flash memory is this: a cell structure built into what is known as a chip exists to accept positive or negative charges, signifying a zero or one; binary code, which is the platform by which electronic devices work on. There are a variety of complex implementations of this technology, but they all work on the same ideology. Generally, while there are many sub-variants of flash memory, by far, the most used types are known as NOR and NAND. They were invented by Dr. Fujio Masuoka while working for Toshiba in 1980. More information on this can be found on the Sketchcorner Design and Technology Blog
NOR, compared to it’s later birthed counterpart, had comparedly slower erase and write times, but it’s unique characteristics made it suitable for storing the small support operating systems that run your iPod and PDA; firmware. NAND flash memory was later introduced in 1987 at the Electron Devices Meeting. It had faster erase and write times and lower production costs than it’s predecessor. Both counterparts posesses characteristics that make them unique of each other, and, applicable in some senarios and unusable in others. Thusly, that do it all device in your pocket that allows you to browse the web, listen to music, and watch video, feature both NOR and NAND Flash Memory; storage mediums which serve as critically nescessary components to it’s working, and allow for your continued enjoyment through it’s use.

