Programmable read-only memory

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004524",
  "term": "Programmable read-only memory",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A type of non-volatile memory where data is written once after manufacturing using a special programming device. Once programmed, the data stored in a PROM chip cannot be erased or modified. This memory is suitable for storing boot-up code or fixed configuration data in embedded systems.",
  "synonyms": [
    "PROM"
  ],
  "subject": "Electrical engineering",
  "see_also": [
    "PROM",
    "EEPROM",
    "EPROM",
    "ROM",
    "flash memory",
    "ram"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "PROM",
    "es": "memoria de solo lectura programable",
    "fr": "mémoire morte programmable"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/programmable-read-only-memory/"
}