firmware

Meanings

• noun

  Software that provides the low-level control for the proper functioning of hardware in an electronic device.

  - "The new firmware update improves the performance of the router."
  - "The firmware on your digital camera can be updated through the manufacturer's website."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with firmware
firm , squirm , term , germ , helm,helm,helmspur , germane , germinal , germinative , hermeneutic

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Variants

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firmware , firmwares

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Etymology

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From 'firm' meaning solid or unyielding, and 'ware' meaning goods or merchandise.

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Trivia

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1. Firmware was first used in the early days of computing, when programmable read-only memory (PROM) chips were used to store control programs.

2. Firmware is often stored in non-volatile memory, such as read-only memory (ROM) or flash memory, to ensure that it remains intact even when the power is turned off.

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Related Concepts

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1. software: Firmware is a type of software that interacts directly with hardware.

2. hardware: Firmware is stored and executed on hardware.

3. bootloader: A type of firmware that loads the operating system into memory when a device is powered on.

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Culture

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Firmware has significant cultural and historical importance in the field of technology, particularly in the development of electronic devices. It bridges the gap between hardware and software, and its proper functioning is crucial for the device to operate correctly.

How to Memorize "firmware"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a software program that interacts directly with the hardware of an electronic device.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'firmware' with the idea of a solid, unyielding control program for hardware.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that firmware is a type of software that's 'firmly' attached to the hardware.

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