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shyam arshid
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Data in ROM

03/07/2012 8:56 AM

In ROM we use semiconductor devices only then how data in that doesnt get erased even we power off it?
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03/07/2012 11:15 AM

Because the data on a true ROM chip is batch encoded at the factory and will never change (unless you let the smoke out).

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03/08/2012 3:36 PM

It's kind of like scars. They don't really dissapper when you turn the lights off.

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03/08/2012 9:16 PM

Basic research isn't difficult...

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=%22read+only+memory%22
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