EPROM

Definition

Electrically Programmable Read-Only Memory—a type of computer chip that stores data and can be reprogrammed using high voltage, with a distinctive window that allows UV light to erase it. Common in early embedded systems and robotics.

Example Usage

We had to use an EPROM eraser to clear the old firmware before flashing the new code.

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