An EPROM is a special type of PROM that can be erased by exposing it to ultraviolet light.

(n.) Electronically programmable ROM; a memory whose contents can be changed using special hardware. This usually involves removing the chips from their environment in order to "burn" a new pattern into them.

rasable rogrammable ead nly emory is a nonvolatile memory component which can be read but not written by a computer but can be erased and reprogrammed by a "PROM" programmer device.

This is normally read-only memory that retains its information until it is exposed to ultraviolet light. You can often tell a chip is an EPROM by the small...

Pronounced EE-prom (almost rhymes with eon), this is an acronym for rasable rogrammable ead nly emory. Various types of ROM ( ead nly emory) chips are used in many computers and synthesizers to hold instructions or other data (such as sound data) that the machine uses. ROM chips must be permanently programmed at the time of manufacture. While being relatively inexpensive, this can be a problem because all decisions about the data must be permanently decided at a relatively early stage in the design of the product. PROM or rogrammable ead nly emory has the ability to be programmed at any time. The only caveat being that once programmed, the data is permanent. EPROM chips can be erased by subjecting them to ultra violet light radiation. This means they can be reprogrammed and reused as needed, hence the name EPROM.

an IC (integrated circuit) chip, capable of storing software instructions or data and retains that information when power is removed. Erasing is done by exposure to ultraviolet light. New information is loaded into the EPROM using a PROM programmer or PROM burner.

A PROM which may be erased and rewritten to perform new or different functions (normally done with a PROM burner).

Erasable Programable Read Only Memory (A computer chip that can contain patterns set by the user (with a little bit of effort))

(computer science) a read-only memory chip that can be erased by ultraviolet light and programmed again with new data

a computer memory chip which can be erased by shining light on it

an erasable memory device that can store a small amount of data

a non-volatile memory chip

a non-volatile memory device, i

a nonvolatile memory which offers the ability to both program and erase the contents of the memory multiple times

a ROM that can be erased and reprogrammed

An acronym standing for Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory. These memory chips are most commonly used to store software or data permanently (without the need for power to hold its memory). Commonly used in pumps. The Enabler has an EPROM. The most common type of EPROM these days is "EEPROM" which is electrically erasable EPROM, whereas older chips required ultraviolet light to shine on the chip to clear them.

Acronym for erasable programmable read-only memory. A nonvolatile memory chip that is programmed after it is manufactured. EPROM's can be reprogrammed by removing the protective cover from the top of the chip and exposing the chip to ultraviolet light. Though EPROM's are more expensive than PROM chips, they can be more cost-effective if many changes are required. Also called reprogramable read-only memory (EPROM).

Read only memory that retains its information until it is exposed to ultraviolet light. You can often tell a chip is an EPROM by the little window on it.

Erasable programmable read only memory. A device that can store information (instructions or data) and retain it when power is removed. An EPROM is erased by exposing it to ultraviolet light. New information is loaded into the EPROM using a PROM programmer or "burner". Also see Flash memory.

Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory. is programmable read-only memory that can be erased and re-used.

Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory. A solid-state storage device capable of read only memory that can be removed from the computer and exposed to ultraviolet light in order to be reprogrammed.

Erasable and programmable read only memory. An electronic chip used in many different security products that stores software instructions for performing various operations.

(Acronym for erasable programmable read-only memory, and pronounced ee-prom, EPROM is a special type of memory that retains its contents until it is exposed to ultraviolet light. The ultraviolet light clears its contents, making it possible to reprogram the memory. To write to and erase an EPROM, you need a special device called a PROM programmer or PROM burner. An EPROM differs from a PROM in that a PROM can be written to only once and cannot be erased. EPROMs are used widely in personal computers because they enable the manufacturer to change the contents of the PROM before the computer is actually shipped. This means that bugs can be removed and new versions installed shortly before delivery.

Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory; computer chip programmed with certain information, such as fonts and logos. Chips retain information until erased by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. Often used by older proprietary engraving systems.

EPROM (erasable programmable read only memory) is programmable read only memory (programmable read only memory) that can be erased and reused. Erasure is caused by shining an intense ultraviolet light through a window that is designed into the memory chip.

Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory -- a memory technology that allows the device to be programmed (typically with higher-than-operating voltages, e.g. 12V), with the characteristic that any bit (or bits) may be individually programmed from a 1 state to a 0 state. To change a bit from a 0 state into a 1 state can only be accomplished by erasing the entire device, setting all of the bits to a 1 state. Erasing is accomplished by shining an ultraviolet light through the erase window of the device for a fixed period of time (typically 10-20 minutes). The device is further characterized by having a limited number of erase cycles (typically 10e5 - 10e6). Contrast flash and RAM.

Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory - industry-initiated standards used to identify terminal types and components.

Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory Erlang

Electrically] Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory - A ROM that can be erased to allow re-programming.

Electrically Programmable Read-Only Memory. A non-volatile, electrically-write-once semiconductor storage device, useful for storage of parameters which normally do not need updating during the life of the product or system.

rasable/ rogrammable ead nly emory A common computer memory chip which has the capability of having it's current program or data removed (erased) and replaced with updated information in a semi-permanent form.

Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory. A memory chip that can be erased by exposing it to ultraviolet rays and then reprogrammed. See also EEPROM, PROM.

Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory. A chip which contains information in its cells. These memory cells can be erased using ultraviolet light and reprogrammed electronically.

Electronically Programmable Record-Only Memory - used on disposable ‘smart’ cards like telephone cards

Electrically Programmable Read Only Memory. A type of storage device in which the data is determined by electrical charge stored in an isolated ( floating) MOS transistor gate. The gate can be discharged by applying ultraviolet light to the chip’s surface, erasing the memory contents and allowing the chip to be reprogrammed.

Electrically Programmable Read Only Memory: a device that allows data stored in it to be erased and new data input to it, usually by exposure to ultraviolet radiation.

Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory. A special ROM memory that can be erased when exposed to strong doses of ultraviolet or UV light. After erasing, EPROM memory can be reprogrammed. Erasing requires physically removing the device and placing it under a strong UV light for several minutes. Programming requires placing it into a special PROM programmer.

Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory. A nonvolatile memory device that can be programmed, and will retain its memory until erased by exposure to high intensity UV. After erasure, the EPROM can be reprogrammed.

Source: DSMC Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory

Erasable programmable read only memory. A special type of ROM that can be erased by exposing the chip to ultraviolet light. It can be reprogrammed after it is erased.

Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory. Programmable read-only memory which can be erased, usually by ultraviolet light, and re-programmed.

Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory. A nonvolatile semiconductor memory component whose contents may be erased, usually through exposure to ultraviolet light. EPROM's are used to store digital data.

Non-volatile memory that can be erased by exposing to strong doses of ultraviolet light. After erasing, EPROM memory can be reprogrammed.

This sounds like a contradiction in terms as ROMs are Read only Memory that by definition cannot be erased by switching off the current. However, EPROM acts as ROM unless special action is taken. An EPROM contains charge in a transistor gate that holds it for up to 10 years. Applying ultraviolet light to the chip's surface dissipates the charge, erasing the memory content and allowing the reprogramming of the chip through the transistor gate using a higher voltage than is normally present on a PC board.

Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory. The PROM can be erased by ultraviolet light or electricity.

Abbreviation for erasable programmable read-only memory

Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory chip. An integrated memory device that can be programmed with information, erased, and programmed again. Information programmed onto this chip may only be "read" by the computer. Close Glossary Window

Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory microprocessor.

Erasable Programmable read only memory. Type of Rom in which the data can be erased to allow new data.

Erasable programmable read only memory. A memory device that can be read but not written to. Unlike other programmable memories, it can be erased (by exposing it to ultraviolet light) and reprogrammed.

A non-volatile memory whose contents can be erased and reprogrammed a number of times using special equipment.

Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory. A type of ROM chip that can be programmed, then erased prior to reprogramming. Usually erased by exposing the circuitry in the chip to ultraviolet light. See PROM.

Electronically (Re)Programmable Read-Only Memory

Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory, a nonvolatile memory chip which may be erased only with exposure to ultraviolet light.

A type of chip with a special window that allows the current memory content to be erased with special ultraviolet light so that the chip can be reprogrammed. Many BIOS chips are EPROMs.

(Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory): Refer to firmware.

A PROM that can be erased by the user, usually by exposing it to ultraviolet light. See PROM.

See ROM

a special type of PROM that can be erased by exposing it to ultraviolet light. Once it is erased, it can be reprogrammed. An EEPROM is similar to a PROM, but requires only electricity to be erased.

Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory. A type of PROM chip that can be removed from the circuit and erased using ultraviolet light. The chip can then be re-programmed using an EPROM burner.

see Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory.

Electrically Erasable & Programmable Read Only Memory. The EPROM is the least complex in design and, generally, the least expensive in terms of purchase price for a given density. The OTP (One Time Programmable) EPROM can be programmed once and is less expensive than EPROM since it does not have a window to allow UV light in for erasure. EPROM is also less flexible/complex when compared to FLASH, EEPROM, and NVRAM devices. The EPROM can be programmed electrically but requires an ultra-violet light for erasure.

(Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) - A programmable and reusable chip that retains content until erasure under ultraviolet light. Special equipment erases and reprograms EPROMs.

EPROM is an acronym standing for Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory. More importantly EPROMs are a microchip used in slot machines that determine the theoretical return of the game. A slot manager can change the return of a slot machine by simply replacing the EPROM chip, although regulations may require additional paperwork.

Electrically Programmable Read-Only Memory, a type of integrated circuit read-only memory which can be reused by removing the chip from the computer, erasing its contents, electrically writing new data into it, and replacing it.

Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory. A computer chip which can be erased and written to but which will not lose its information when a computer is turned off.

Chip that allows data to be erased with a special ultraviolet light so the chip can be reprogrammed.

erasable programmable read-only memory. Nonvolatile memory chips that are programmed after they are manufactured, and, if necessary, can be erased by some means and reprogrammed. Compare with EEPROM and PROM.

Erasable, programmable read-only memory. A ROM in which the programmed data can be erased and the chip reprogrammed; it differs from the RAM in that the erasing and reprogramming requires special equipment not part of the system in which the EPROM is used.

(Acronym for "electrically erasable programmable read only memory") programmed component that contains the identification and calibration information specific to each flowprobe.

is an acronym for Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory, also called reprogrammable read-only memory(RPROM). EPROMs are nonvolatile memory chips that are programmed after they are manufactured. EPROM chips differ from PROM chips in that they can be erased and reprogrammed. EPROMs are more expensive than PROMs.

Erasable, programmable, read-only memory inside the controller.

Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory. An extra computer chip inside the ECU that can have it's perameters altered in order to increase performance limits.

Hardware device memory that, although termed "read only," can actually be erased and re-programmed numerous times. Often referred to as flash memory or flash EPROM.

(ee-prom) abbr. A type of ROM that can be erased by exposing it to ultraviolet light. Once erased, an EPROM can be reprogrammed with a device programmer. Short for Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory. A window in the device allows ultraviolet radiation to enter the device and reset the ROM circuitry to its initial state. [ more

"Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory" chip, which can be erased with ultraviolet light, after which new data can be written into it.

Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory. (EPROM) - A type of ROM that can be erased and is re-programmable. Useful in the development of prototype systems, or in system where frequent ROM instruction changes are expected.

Erasable Programmable ROM. Memory device for storing program code. Does not lose the contents of memory when the power is removed, and can be re-programmed by erasing in ultra violet light and programming with an EPROM programmer.

or an Erasable PROM is the same as an EEPROM except that an EPROM needs to be erased by Ultra-Violet [UV] light and not with an electric field. Because EPROMs require UV light to be erased they require a transparent window on the top of the device. Another type of EPROM that does not have a window; One Time Programmable EPROMs [OTP] are meant to be programmed only once so do not require a window to be erased.

An EPROM, or erasable programmable read-only memory, is a type of computer memory chip that retains its data when its power supply is switched off. In other words, it is non-volatile. It is an array of floating gate transistors individually programmed by an electronic device that supplies higher voltages than those normally used in electronic circuits.