– A computer program that is inside a hardware device.

Relationships Related Term:  hardware read-only memory software n. ~ A computer program that has been embedded in a circuit or stored in a chip.

Memory chips with embedded program code that hold their content when power is turned off.

Describes the fixed programs, which cannot be lost or changed, in electronic devices such as digital cameras, calculators, remote controls, etc.

Computer programs and procedures programmed onto a card or board and inserted into or fixed in a computer. It is not changeable by software commands.

Software programs or data that have been written to read-only memory (ROM). Firmware is a combination of software and hardware. In digital cameras, the firmware is the program that allows the user to [..]

1968, from firm (adj.) + ending from software.

Firmware is a read only set of instructions that is embedded in a hardware device to either add or improve function. Sometimes there are two parts to a Nikon firmware update labeled A or B. Some updat [..]

The read only computer instructions resident within hardware. [D04098]

A collection of programmed routines and instructions that is implemented in a computer chip or similar hardware form insteadof a software form.

Firmware is something in-between "hardware" and "software" - hence the name "firmware". Hardware, in high-tech devices like phones, is any part of the phone that is physi [..]

(IEEE) The combination of a hardware device; e.g., an IC; and computer instructions and data that reside as read only software on that device. Such software cannot be modified by the computer during p [..]

Software that is embedded in a hardware device that allows reading and executing the software, but does not allow modification, e.g., writing or deleting data by an end user. Note 1: An example of firmware is a computer program in a read-only memory (ROM) integrated circuit chip. A hardware configuration is usually used to represent the software. N [..]

Internet Glossary 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.

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 ar [..]

Configurable digital programs, procedures, rules, and associated documentation contained in vendor supplied standard hardware required for the operation and/or maintenance of a digital system.

1. A computer program, a set of instructions, data or software stored permanently in a PROM or a ROM or semi-permanently in an EPROM. 2. Software stored in PROM, ROM or EPROM; essential programs that remain even when the system is electrically turned off. Firmware is considerably easier to modify than hardware but more permanent than software store [..]

A computer program or software stored permanently in PROM or ROM or semi-permanently in EPROM. Software stored in PROM, ROM or EPROM; essential programs that remain even when the system is electricall [..]

Software that has been written to a ROM (Read Only Memory) chip by the manufacturers. See ROM, Silicon Chip.

An often-used micro program or instruction set stored in ROM. Usually refers to the ROM-based software that controls a unit. Firmware is found in all computer based products from Cameras to Digital Peripherals. Fixed Aperture

Firmware is the software embedded into hardware that allows your computer to communicate and properly use the features of said hardware. Many products, especially routers and WiFi adapters, allo [..]

Programming that’s written to the read-only memory (ROM) of a computing device. Firmware, which is added at the time of manufacturing, is used to run user programs on the device.

The coded instructions that are stored permanently in the read-only memory inside a computer system's hardware. Often it is responsible for the behavior of a computer system when it is first swit [..]

Firmware is a software program or set of instructions programmed on a hardware device. It provides the necessary instructions for how the device communicates with the other computer hardware. But how [..]

Software embedded in a device.

firmware refers to the programming that runs the device, oftern loaded into programmable read-only memory (PROM).

Sort of in-between hardware and software, firmware consists of modifiable programs embedded in hardware. Firmware updates should be treated with care since they can literally destroy the underlying ha [..]

(n) (computer science) coded instructions that are stored permanently in read-only memory

The firmware is the program code that is permanently stored on the spectrometer’s memory chip. Firmware instructs the spectrometer on how to run all of the electronics in the spectrometer and allows the device to interface with the user’s computer. Firmware also retains certain operating parameters that govern the performance of the spectrometer (l [..]

Firmware is software that is embedded in a hardware device. It is often provided on flash ROMs or as a binary image file that can be uploaded onto existing hardware by a user. The firmware typically i [..]

software stored in nonvolatile memory. Firmware is usually system software required to operate a digital device. Examples include the BIOS in a PC and the audio decoding/playback software in a CD play [..]

Instructions programmed into a micro-controller that controls its operation. A combination of hardware and software.

Firmware is programming that has been permanently or semi-permanently stored. Firmware is commonly stored in flash or EEPROM memory which both have the ability to keep their information, even when pow [..]

Programs kept in semi-permanent storage, such as various types of read only memory. Software is “burned in” on the memory device so that it is non-volatile (will not be l [..]

  A sort of 'halfway house' between Hardware and Software. Firmware often takes the form of a device which is attached to, or built into, a computer - such as a ROM chip - which performs some software function but is not a program in the sense of being installed and run from the computer's storage media. *** The Information Security [..]

Firmware is a sort of halfway house between hardware and software. Firmware often takes the form of a device that is attached to or built into a computer—such as a ROM chip—which performs some softwar [..]

The core software on a device that controls how it operates.

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 t [..]

Fixed software programs that internally control various electronic devices or individual hardware parts of these devices (such as mobile phones). They involved very basic low-level operations of the d [..]

Firmware is a read only set of instructions that is embedded in a hardware device to either add or improve function. Sometimes there are two parts to a Nikon firmware update labeled A or B. Some updat [..]

The sketch or software loaded into the microprocessor based products’ non-volatile memory.  The reason it is referred to as firmware is because it remains in non-volatile memory state even when power [..]

Firmware is a software process that is embedded in a hardware platform that instructs the hardware unit how to behave and what action to perform.

Software programs for digital cameras that have Read-Only Memory (ROM). This controls the interface from which the photographer operates the camera.

Firmware is a software program permanently etched into a hardware device such as a keyboards, hard drive, BIOS, or video cards. It is programmed to give permanent instructions to communicate with othe [..]

The software or sketch that is loaded into the non-volatile memory of microprocessor based products. It is called ‘firmware’ because it stays in the non-volatile memory even if power is removed - thus [..]

the compiled software loaded on a GNSS receiver that controls data tracking, file logging, and digital data streaming on the receiver

The in-built programs on hardware (DVD drives, PSPs) that operating systems use to talk to the hardware.

A set of instructions (software program) installed into a microprocessor. It provides the necessary instructions for how the device is supposed to operate.

The computer program that is responsible for running a product. In the case of Rose products, this core program gives the products all of its features and functionality. This program is usually stored in flash memory, which is changeable in order to add features or to fix problems in its operation.

Two common meanings. It can be used to describe software …

Software that is embedded in a hardware device that allows reading and executing the software, but does not allow modification, e.g., writing or deleting data by an end user. Note 1: An example of firmware is a computer program in a read-only memory (ROM) integrated circuit chip. A hardware configuration is usually used to represent the software. N [..]

A software program which is permanently stored in Non-Volatile Memory [ROM]. Software that is embedded in a hardware device that allows reading and executing the software, but does not allow modificat [..]

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 intended for such embedded computer applicati [..]

A program permanently recorded in ROM; it is effectively a piece of hardware that performs software functions.