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Computer programs stored in semi-permanent form, usually semiconductor memory, and used repeatedly without modification. Firmware can only be changed by changing or removing hardware. | Computer programs stored in semi-permanent form, usually semiconductor memory, and used repeatedly without modification. Firmware can only be changed by changing or removing hardware. | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:21, 21 March 2014
DRAFT DEFINITION |
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Computer programs stored in semi-permanent form, usually semiconductor memory, and used repeatedly without modification. Firmware can only be changed by changing or removing hardware. |
Considered between 2004 and 2006 but not included in the 2006 PAC submission |
This is an unofficial draft definition presented for information and comment. |
Orange Book
ORANGE BOOK DEFINITION
IUPAC. Analytical Division. Compendium of Analytical Nomenclature (the Orange Book). Definitive Rules, 1979 (see also Orange Book 2023) |
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Computer programs stored in semi-permanent form, usually semiconductor memory, and used repeatedly without modification. Firmware can only be changed by changing or removing hardware. |
IUPAC 1997 Orange Book Chapter 12 |
Index of Orange Book Terms |
WIKIPEDIA ARTICLE |
This term has a corresponding Wikipedia article: Firmware |
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