nounmasculinepl: firmwares
firmware
1. Low-level software that provides direct control of a device's hardware, stored in non-volatile memory such as ROM or flash memory
The router's firmware needs to be updated to fix security vulnerabilities.
O firmware do roteador precisa ser atualizado para corrigir vulnerabilidades de segurança.
2. Permanent software programmed into a hardware device that cannot be easily removed or modified by end users
The camera's firmware controls how the sensor captures images.
O firmware da câmera controla como o sensor captura imagens.
3. Intermediary software between the hardware and the operating system that enables hardware functionality
You can flash new firmware onto your smartphone to install a custom operating system.
Você pode gravar novo firmware no seu smartphone para instalar um sistema operacional customizado.
Firmware is a technical term that has been adopted into Portuguese without significant translation, reflecting how technology vocabulary is often borrowed directly from English in Brazil and Portugal. Tech professionals and manufacturers use 'firmware' universally, making it standard terminology in IT industries across both countries.
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