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programmable read-only memory

Form of digital memory that can be written once by blowing fuses/antifuses to set bits

Entitytype of computer memory or storageQ381364

Also known as PROM · programmable ROM

Instance of: type of computer memory or storage
Subclass of: write once read many
, non-volatile memory

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A programmable read-only memory (PROM) is a form of digital memory where the contents are set after the device is manufactured. Once set, the contents are then permanent. A PROM is one type of read-only memory (ROM). PROMs are usually used in digital electronic devices to store low level programs such as firmware or microcode. PROMs may be used during development of a system that will ultimately be converted to ROMs in a mass-produced version. These types of memories are used in microcontrollers, video game consoles, mobile phones, radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags, implantable medical devices, high-definition multimedia interfaces (HDMI), and in many other consumer and automotive products.

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