Firmwareohjelmistoja
Firmwareohjelmistoja is a Finnish term that translates to "firmware" in English. Firmware refers to a specific class of software that is embedded within a hardware device's circuitry. Unlike general-purpose software that runs on a computer's operating system, firmware is designed to provide low-level control for the device's specific hardware functions. It is often stored in non-volatile memory, such as ROM, EPROM, or flash memory, meaning it retains its data even when the device is powered off.
The primary purpose of firmware is to enable a hardware device to operate and communicate with other
Firmware can be updated, a process often referred to as "flashing." Firmware updates can introduce new features,