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[fatheralexander.org](https://www.fatheralexander.org/booklets/english/saints_b_alexander_e.htm)<br>Write-only memory (WOM), the alternative of learn-solely memory (ROM), began as a humorous reference to a memory device that may very well be written to however not read, as there appeared to be no practical use for a memory circuit from which data could not be retrieved. Nevertheless, it was eventually acknowledged that write-solely memory also describes certain functionalities in microprocessor methods. The concept is still often used as a joke or euphemism for a failed memory system. 1940s. Considered "an icebreaker", Memory Wave it was intentionally included in the Signetics catalog. As a substitute of the more standard characteristic curves, the 25120 "fully encoded, 9046×N, Random Access, write-solely-memory" information sheet included meaningless diagrams of "bit capability vs. Temp.", "Iff vs. Vff", "Variety of pins remaining vs. number of socket insertions", and "AQL vs. promoting price". 10 Vcc (double the Vcc of commonplace TTL logic of the day), and Vdd of 0±2% volt (i.e. floor). It was specified to run between 0 and −70 °C.<br>
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