Fixed Storage (Noun)
Meaning
(computer science) memory whose contents can be accessed and read but cannot be changed.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The device had a fixed_storage embedded in its system that contained the firmware and operating system.
- The fixed_storage in the microcontroller contains the initial setup for the programming environment.
- Fixed_storage devices are the primary choice for storing critical data that should not be altered accidentally.
- In some models of single-board computers, the fixed_storage comes preloaded with an operating system.
- A fixed_storage unit in many embedded systems retains parameter values after the device loses power.