Vocabulary Term: erasable programmable read only memory

Noun (thing)
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EPROM (erasable programmable read only memory)
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a non-volatile (or permanent) memory type that is erasable via ultra-violet light and re-programmable
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"EPROMs are popular for use in critical firmware applications, such as BIOS's, because they are both non-volatile and they can be updated when necessary."