In the early days of computing, the difference between RAM and ROM was very clear. Random access memory (RAM) was designed to hold data while the computer was turned on and to lose it when the power ...

In the world of computers and electronics, there are a lot of terms that can be perplexing. One such term that often crops up is "ROM." But what is ROM, and how does it function within the framework ...

Another term for flash memory. Since flash chips can be updated over and over, the ROM (read only) designation is somewhat misleading. "ROM" is used more to mean not volatile than not changeable. See ...

STMicroelectronics has extended its ST7 family of 8-bit microcontrollers with devices offering medium and large memory capacities and high pin count packages. The ST7232x series is aimed at the ...

The late 1990s saw the widespread introduction of solid-state storage based around NAND Flash. Ranging from memory cards for portable devices to storage for desktops and laptops, the data storage ...

Some of us have gone through an era of pixelated MASK ROM entertainment, others have experienced an evolution in the capabilities of music devices, and plenty have tried slow file transfers and ...

This paper presents fundamental information about NAND Flash memory used in Embedded Systems. It discusses various aspects of this storage media such as interface ...

Atmel Corp. has added three microcontrollers to its SAM7 family of ARM7-based USB MCUs. Available in Flash memory densities of 32-, 256-, and 512-Kbytes, SAM7SE microcontrollers include an external ...

ROM and flash memory maker Macronix International expects its operations to hit rock bottom in the first quarter of 2024, followed by a gradual recovery later in the year. Save my User ID and Password ...

ROM and flash memory chipmaker Macronix International is pessimistic about market prospects through 2024, predicting that a demand reversal will not occur until at least the second half of next year.