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nonvolatile

nonvolatile

6.3
Memory or storage that keeps data without power
  • adjective
  • /ˌnɒnˈvɒl.ɪ.taɪl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : no volátil
  • Nonvolatile memory keeps your data safe even when the power is turned off.
  • nonvolatile memory
  • nonvolatile FPRs
  • nonvolatile registers

Examples

  • The SCM is contained entirely in a single 12.7-mm x 12.75-mm CMOS 5X chip. This includes all instruction execution logic, nonvolatile key storage, and tamper-detection circuitry.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Nonvolatile memory ensures that transient or prolonged power interruptions will not affect programmed time.

    Academic text (1995)
  • The storage medium is nonvolatile solid-state memory, providing data security, and it can be stopped directly from a computer.

    Academic text (2011)
  • The contents of the T and the resulting S registers are then stored back into nonvolatile memory.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Flash memories are the most promising of the nonvolatile semiconductor devices, although they have many practical drawbacks.

    Academic text (1995)
  • Storage systems based on nonvolatile memory technology are suitable for replacing HDDs since they need not be protected by batteries.

    Academic text (1995)
  • Up to three individual user-defined system settings may be stored in nonvolatile memory, in addition to the factory default settings.

    Academic text (1994)
  • For example, typical features include interpreters for industry standard RS-274-D and RS 447 languages, onboard nonvolatile memory for program storage, and CRTs to convey information to the operator.

    Academic text (1992)
  • The new computer uses nonvolatile storage, ensuring that important files are not lost during power outages.

  • With nonvolatile memory, your settings are preserved even after you shut down the device.

Compounds

nonvolatile storage
  • Specialized
5.1

Memory that keeps data when a device is off, like a hard drive

How Persistent

archival
  • Specialized
21 6.7
nonvolatile
  • Specialized
6.3
durable
  • Specialized
2 5.5
volatile
77 7.0

Surface Forms

nonvolatile positive

Morphology

nonvolatile = volatile (semi-transparent) = non + volatile

While the prefix 'non-' negates 'volatile', the specific computing sense requires additional knowledge.

Etymology

Nonvolatile breaks into non- ('not') and volatile, from a root meaning 'to fly', so think of information that does not 'fly away' when power is off. That's why in computing nonvolatile memory keeps your data even without electrical power.