Difference between SIMM and DIMM

SIMM

It stands for Single In-Line Memory Modules. SIMM is the tiny circuit board having edge connectors where the RAM chips are placed.

DIMM

It stands for Dual In-Line Memory Module. DIMM has metal connectors similar to SIMM, but neither side of the connector does not rely on the other.

SIMM vs DIMM

SIMM	DIMM
1. SIMM stands for Single In-Line Memory Modules	1. DIMM stands for Dual In-Line Memory Module.
2. SIMM pins are present on the sides.	2. DIMM pins are independent.
3. It has 32 bit channel.	3. It has 64 bit channel.
4. It uses around 5 volts power.	4. It uses around 3.3 volts power.
5. It's capacity of storage is (4 - 64) Mb.	5. It's capacity of storage is 32 MB - 1 GB.