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firmware::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | microcode |
| Type of | code, computer code |
Examples of firmware
firmware
There was no phisical problem, but a firmware glitch that denied access to data.
From the guardian.co.uk
It was initially based on MIPS-based computer hardware and firmware environment.
From the en.wikipedia.org
But we're instead going to navigate to the Talisman firmware we just downloaded.
From the techcrunch.com
Other problems involving firmware updates and video output have surfaced as well.
From the stltoday.com
A major firmware hit the device in December, but the app support wasn't included.
From the techcrunch.com
For easy and automatic firmware updates, buy a player with a wireless connection.
From the post-gazette.com
Experienced in running firmware co-simulations with a Verilog model for the part.
From the jobview.monster.com
There are no firmware upgrades for the Mint and the USB port is for music only.
From the techcrunch.com
Ability to demonstrate proficiency in software and firmware development required.
From the jobview.monster.com
- (computer science) coded instructions that are stored permanently in read-only memory
- In electronics 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. ...
- Something in-between hardware and software. Like software, it is created from source code, but it is closely tied to the hardware it runs on; Software for embedded computers
- A computer program or software stored permanently in PROM or ROM.
- A method of organizing control of an AIS in a microprogrammed structure in addition to, or rather than, software or hardware. ...
- Software that has been written to a ROM (Read Only Memory) chip by the manufacturers. See ROM, Silicon Chip.
- Computer programs that are embodied in a physical device that can form part of a machine. [Contrasted with software, which refers to the entire set of programs, procedures and documentation associated with a system, specifically computer programs, which are portable from one machine to another.]
- The firmware version you have installed on the iPhone is similar to the version of the operating system on your computer. Newer firmware versions usually add new features, fix bugs, and improve stability. iPhones first shipped with 1.0.x firmware. iPhones now are shipping with 1.1. ...
- Software (programs or data) that has been written onto read-only memory (ROM). Firmware is a combination of software and hardware. ROMs, PROMs and EPROMs that have data or programs recorded on them are firmware.
