Disadvantages and working of ROM

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The discussion revolves around the topic of Read Only Memory (ROM), specifically its uses, advantages, disadvantages, and operational principles. Participants seek clarification on these aspects, with some posts resembling homework inquiries.

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  • One participant requests a simple explanation of the uses, advantages, disadvantages, and working of ROM.
  • Another participant suggests that homework questions should be approached by reading existing resources, such as Wikipedia, and encourages posting specific questions for further clarification.
  • There are inquiries about whether ROM is considered random access, with a suggestion to define random access before seeking an answer.
  • A reference to a datasheet for a specific ROM model is provided as a potential resource for answering questions about ROM characteristics.

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The discussion does not reach a consensus, as participants express differing views on how to approach the questions posed, particularly regarding homework assistance and the definition of random access.

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Some posts imply a need for clearer definitions and understanding of terms related to ROM, such as "random access," which may depend on the context of the discussion.

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Will anyone explain to me the uses,advantages,disadvantages and working of ROM(Read Only Memory) in simple English?

Thanks in advance.
 
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johncena said:
Will anyone explain to me the uses,advantages,disadvantages and working of ROM(Read Only Memory) in simple English?

Thanks in advance.

No, we don't do your homework for you. Read the wikipedia article, and if you have specific things that you don't understand about it, post the specific questions here and we'll try to give you some hints to clear up your understanding.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Read_only_memory

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Is ROM random access ?
 
johncena said:
Is ROM random access ?

I could give you the answer, but if this is a homework question, then I'd be doing your homework for you. Instead, can you define random access for me? Random access as opposed to what kind of access?

Once you define random access, you can use a datasheet for a typical ROM to answer your question. Like the 27C512 ROM, for example:

http://www.atmel.com/dyn/resources/prod_documents/DOC0015.pdf

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