program memory
[ˈproʊɡræm ˈmɛməri]
nounpl: program memories
memória de programa
1. The memory storage in a computer or digital device that holds the executable code and instructions of a software program
The program memory stores the firmware that controls the microcontroller's operations.
A memória de programa armazena o firmware que controla as operações do microcontrolador.
2. In embedded systems, the non-volatile memory (typically ROM or Flash) where the program code is stored for execution
The device has 256KB of program memory available for the application software.
O dispositivo possui 256KB de memória de programa disponível para o software da aplicação.
3. The portion of a computer's memory dedicated to storing compiled program instructions, as opposed to data memory
Program memory and data memory are separate in Harvard architecture processors.
A memória de programa e a memória de dados são separadas nos processadores com arquitetura Harvard.
This is primarily a technical term used in electronics, computer engineering, and embedded systems development. It is standardized across English-speaking countries and Portuguese-speaking countries (Brazil and Portugal). The term is essential in discussions about microcontrollers, firmware development, and embedded system architecture. In both cultures, understanding the distinction between program memory and data memory is fundamental to embedded systems programming.
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