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Firmware

Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-000439

A specific class of computer software that provides low-level control for a device's specific hardware. It is typically stored in non-volatile memory, such as ROM or flash memory, and contains the basic instructions for the device to operate and communicate with other hardware. Examples include the BIOS in a computer or the operating system of a router.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-CMP-000439
FieldComputing and IT
SubjectSoftware
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-CMP-000439",
  "term": "Firmware",
  "field": "Computing and IT",
  "definition": "A specific class of computer software that provides low-level control for a device's specific hardware. It is typically stored in non-volatile memory, such as ROM or flash memory, and contains the basic instructions for the device to operate and communicate with other hardware. Examples include the BIOS in a computer or the operating system of a router.",
  "subject": "Software",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/computing/firmware/"
}

Record 481 of 1,553 in Computing and IT terminology (MLC-0101). Request the full dataset.