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ROM

In contrast to RAM, ROM (acronym for "read only memory") is a chip whose contents can be read, but not overwritten, during normal operation.

ROM contents remains intact even without a power supply.

There are various types of ROM components:
ROM already programmed during the manufacturing process, PROM, EPROM and EEPROM.

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