Look up: firmware


  1. Firmware
    Software stored in read-only memory (ROM) or programmable ROM (PROM). Easier to change than hardware but harder than software stored on disk. Firmware is often responsible for the behaviour of a system when it is first switched on. A typical example would be a 'monitor' program in a microcomputer...
    Found op http://foldoc.org/Firmware

  2. Firmware
    The combination of hardware device and computer instructions and/or computer data that resides as read-only software on the hardware device.
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contributions.php

  3. firmware
    [n] - (computer science) coded instructions that are stored permanently in read-only memory
    Found op http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definition.php?query=firmware

  4. Firmware
    (Digital cameras and photo printers) Software contained in ROM that manages the camera`s operation.
    Found op http://www.olympus.co.uk/consumer/208_1010.htm

  5. Firmware
    Programming inserted into programmable read-only memory (PROM), thus becoming a permanent part of a computing device. Firmware is created and tested like software (using microcode simulation). When ready, it can be distributed like other software and, using a special user interface, installed in the...
    Found op http://www.mcsx.co.uk/glossary.php

  6. Firmware
    The basic program of a computer or peripheral device stored in some sort of 'permanent' memory. e.g. a PC BIOS, CD-ROM drive manager. Modern firmware is often stored in updatable 'flash' memory, rather than requiring chip exchange
    Found op http://www.vutrax.co.uk/glossary.htm

  7. Firmware
    this refers to software, applications and/or data which is stored in a ROM
    Found op http://www.archivemag.co.uk/

  8. firmware
    Computer instructions which are permanently imbedded in the circuitry, usually in a ROM chip.
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20581

  9. Firmware
    Instructions programmed into a micro-controller that controls its operation. A combination of hardware and software.
    Found op http://www.mpoweruk.com/glossary.htm

  10. Firmware
    Software instructions stored in ROMs.
    Found op http://www.flowmeterdirectory.com/flowmeter_technical_glossary/flowmeter_te



  1. Firmware
    A term used to describe hardware on which the software is ‘permanently` engraved. Often mentioned when talking about embedded systems.
    Found op http://www.ft.com/dbglossary

  2. firmware
    microcode noun (computer science) coded instructions that are stored permanently in read-only memory
    Found op http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=firmware

  3. firmware
    (from the article `software`) ...or `executing,` a program. By contrast, software programs and procedures that are permanently stored in a computer`s memory using a read-only ...
    Found op http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/f/28

  4. Firmware
    - Low-level software that runs in a digital camera, printer, scanner, etc., and controls the functionality and user interface.
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21026

  5. Firmware
    In electronic systems and computing, firmware is a term often used to denote the fixed, usually rather small, programs and/or data structures that internally control various electronic devices. Typical examples of devices containing firmware range from end-user products such as remote controls or c...
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firmware

  6. Firmware
    The firmware of a device is the program code that is permanently stored in the device's memory. It contains all the necessary software routines to make the device fully functional. New updated firmware is sometimes distributed for dvd players, cd/dvd writers and many other computer devices to add fe...
    Found op http://www.videohelp.com/glossary?F

  7. FIRMWARE
    A computer program or software stored permanently in PROM or ROM.
    Found op http://www.tyner.com/glossary.htm

  8. firmware
    Computer program held permanently in a computer's ROM (read-only memory) chips, as opposed to a program that is read in from external memory as it is needed. The BIOS (basic input/output system) in a personal computer is an example of firmware
    Found op http://www.talktalk.co.uk/reference/encyclopaedia/hutchinson/m0005802.html

  9. Firmware
    In electronic systems and computing, firmware is a term often used to denote the fixed, usually rather small, programs and/or data structures that internally control various electronic devices. Typical examples of devices containing firmware range from end user products such as remote controls or ca...
    Found op http://www.majorgeeks.com/glossary.php?id=6

  10. firmware
    1) Code 2) Computer code 3) Microcode
    Found op http://www.mijnwoordenboek.nl/EN/crossword-dictionary/firmware/1

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