DS200DSPAF1ABF - Software PROM Set

SPECIFICATIONS:

Part Number: DS200DSPAF1ABF
Manufacturer: General Electric
Series: Mark V
Product Type: Software PROM Set
Operating temperature: -30 to 55 °C
Size: 8.25 cm high x 4.18 cm
Repair: 3-7 Day
Availability: In Stock
Country of Origin: United States

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION:

DS200DSPAF1ABF is a Software PROM Set manufactured and designed by General Electric as part of the Mark V Series used in GE Speedtronic Gas Turbine Control Systems. A programmable read-only memory (PROM) is a type of digital memory that can be programmed once after the device is manufactured. Once written, the data is permanent and cannot be changed. PROM is a subset of read-only memory (ROM). It is typically used in digital electronic devices to store permanent data, such as firmware or microcode. The main difference between PROM and standard ROM is that ROM data is written during the manufacturing process, whereas PROM data is programmed after manufacturing. Consequently, ROMs are generally used for large production runs with verified data, while PROMs are suitable for smaller quantities where factory-programmed ROMs are not cost-effective, or during the development phase of a system that may later transition to mass-produced ROMs.

OPERATION:

A programmable read-only memory (PROM) is a type of digital memory that can be programmed once after the device is manufactured. Once written, the data becomes permanent and cannot be altered. PROMs are used to store permanent data in digital electronic devices, such as firmware or microcode. Unlike standard read-only memory (ROM), where data is written during the manufacturing process, PROM data is programmed post-manufacture. This makes ROMs ideal for large production runs with well-verified data. In contrast, PROMs are used for smaller production volumes where factory-programmed ROMs are not economical or during system development, which may later be converted to ROMs for mass production.

APPLICATIONS:

• Firmware Storage: PROMs are used to store low-level programs that control hardware operations.
• Microcode Storage: PROMs can hold microcode, which is essential for the operation of CPUs and other processors.
• Configuration Data: PROMs store configuration settings that need to remain constant over time.
• Prototyping and Development: During the development phase of electronic systems, PROMs are used before transitioning to mass-produced ROMs.
• Custom Applications: PROMs are ideal for applications requiring customized data that do not justify the cost of factory-programmed ROMs.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

How is PROM different from ROM?

The key difference is that data in ROM is written during the manufacturing process, whereas in PROM, the data is programmed after manufacturing. ROM is used for large production runs with fixed data, while PROM is used for smaller quantities or during development.

What are common uses for PROM?

PROMs are commonly used to store firmware, microcode, and configuration data in electronic devices. They are also used during the prototyping and development stages of systems before mass production.

What are the advantages of using PROM?

PROM offers flexibility in programming data after manufacture, making it suitable for customized applications and reducing the risk of errors during the development stage.