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ROM AND ITS TYPES
PRESENTED BY
1- Haissam Waqar
2- Muaz Ahmad
Subject: Computer Science
Semester: First
Department: Urdu
INTRODUCTION
• "ROM" stands for "Read-
Only Memory." It is a type
of non-volatile memory that
is used in electronic devices
to store firmware or
permanent software
essential for the device's
operation. The data in ROM
is not erased when the
power is turned off.
Types of Rom
• MROM
• PROM
• EPROM
• EEPROM
• Flash Memory
MROM
• "MROM" in the context of
read-only memory, it's
important to note that
acronyms can sometimes
have different meanings
depending on the specific
industry or context. If you
are referring to a different
concept or context, please
provide additional details so
that I can offer a more
accurate explanation.
PROM
• PROM stands for
Programmable Read-Only
Memory. It is a type of
non-volatile memory that
can be programmed with
data after manufacturing,
but the programmed
information is typically
permanent and cannot be
easily modified.
EPROM
• EPROM stands for Erasable
Programmable Read-Only
Memory. It is a type of memory
chip that can be reprogrammed
multiple times. Unlike PROM
(Programmable Read-Only
Memory), EPROM can be
erased and reprogrammed
using ultraviolet light, making it
more flexible for iterative
changes in data or firmware.
EEPROM
• EEPROM stands for Electrically
Erasable Programmable Read-
Only Memory. It is a type of
memory that can be electrically
reprogrammed and retains data
even when power is turned off.
Unlike some other types of
programmable memory, EEPROM
allows for multiple read and write
cycles without the need for
ultraviolet light for erasure,
providing convenient and flexible
data storage in electronic devices.
Flash Memory
• Flash memory is a type
of non-volatile storage
that can be electrically
erased and
reprogrammed. It is
widely used in devices
like USB drives, memory
cards, and SSDs for fast
and reliable data
storage.