[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Memory

CAS latency

The delay (in clock cycles) before memory responds to a request.

Also known as: CL CAS

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

CAS latency — The delay (in clock cycles) before memory responds to a request.

See also: SO-DIMM, CAMM.

Where CAS latency Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CAS latency?

The delay (in clock cycles) before memory responds to a request.

What terms are related to CAS latency?

Related Memory terms include SO-DIMM, CAMM.

Related Technical Terms

SO-DIMM
A smaller memory module format used in laptops and compact systems. Memory
CAMM
Compression Attached Memory Module — a thin laptop memory format. Memory
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