firmware

[ furm-wair ]

noun

, Computers.

1. a microprogram stored in ROM, designed to implement a function that had previously been provided in software.

firmware

/ ˈfɜːmˌwɛə /

noun

1. computing a fixed form of software programmed into a read-only memory

Word History and Origins

Origin of firmware¹

First recorded in 1965–70; firm ¹ + (soft)ware

Example Sentences

Tortoise got its start by equipping electric scooters with cameras, electronics and firmware that allow teleoperators in distant locales to drive electric scooters and bikes to a rider or deliver it back to its proper parking spot.

From TechCrunch

The planned firmware update that will unlock this feature will also allow for higher cooling-fan speeds on the system to prevent overheating, Bloomberg reports.

From Ars Technica

Your AirPods will need to be running the latest firmware too.

From Popular-Science

You can manage the entire network from one user-friendly smartphone app in most cases, and many mesh systems also update their firmware automatically—which is a huge step up over most routers, which require you to update manually.

From Popular-Science

However, other keyfobs which have an insecure firmware update mechanism could also be vulnerable to a similar attack.

From Washington Post

Many devices like Televisions have an option to “update firmware” buried deep in their setup screens.

From The Daily Beast

Just flash the firmware on a ten-dollar Radio Shack reader/writer and you're done.

From Project Gutenberg

I can also load my own designs, but that requires physical access to the thing, in order to load new firmware.

From Project Gutenberg