1) Code 2) Computer code 3) Microcode
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1) Microcode
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In electronic systems and computing, firmware is the combination of persistent memory and program code and data stored in it. Typical examples of devices containing firmware are embedded systems (such as traffic lights, consumer appliances, and digital watches), computers, computer peripherals, mobile phones, and digital cameras. The firmware cont...
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this refers to software, applications and/or data which is stored in a ROM
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(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 ...
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(Digital cameras and photo printers) Software contained in ROM that manages the camera`s operation.
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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 programmable read-only memory by the user. Is som...
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Computer instructions which are permanently imbedded in the circuitry, usually in a ROM chip.
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- Low-level software that runs in a digital camera, printer, scanner, etc., and controls the functionality and user interface.
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A computer program or software stored permanently in PROM or ROM.
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Describes the fixed programs, which cannot be lost or changed, in electronic devices such as digital cameras, calculators, remote controls, etc
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The combination of hardware device and computer instructions and/or computer data that resides as read-only software on the hardware device.
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A term used to describe hardware on which the software is ‘permanently` engraved. Often mentioned when talking about embedded systems.
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Instructions programmed into a micro-controller that controls its operation. A combination of hardware and software.
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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 features or fix bugs.
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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
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[
n] - (computer science) coded instructions that are stored permanently in read-only memory
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Software instructions stored in ROMs.
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microcode noun (computer science) coded instructions that are stored permanently in read-only memory
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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
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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 calculators, through computer parts and devices lik....
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A micro program often used and stored in ROM. Normally the ROM based software is in all computer based products from PC's to digital cameras. You will often see firmware updates for electronic goods that deal with problem issues.
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A collection of programmed routines and instructions that is implemented in a computer chip or similar hardware form insteadof a software form.
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a microprogram stored in ROM, designed to implement a function that had previously been provided in software.
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