Security Features and Document of Volatility             14
Instrument Memory & Volatility
Non-Volatile Memory
18. License 
Storage Memory
512 kbit EEPROM
No Yes Contains instrument 
serial number and 
license keys for 
measurement 
applications. License 
keys are encrypted. 
Programmed 
before installation 
and by installing 
new license keys.
A7 Midplane 
Assy
Contains no 
user data.
None
19. Config 
Memory
8 kbit EEPROM
No Yes Header EEPROM used to 
identify the assembly.
Programmed 
before installation.
A11 RF Switch / 
High Band 
Preamp.
Contains no 
user data.
None
20. Config 
Memory
8 kbit EEPROM
No Yes Header EEPROM used to 
identify the assembly.
Programmed 
before installation.
A12 YTF Assy
Contains no 
user data.
None
21. Config 
Memory
8 kbit EEPROM
No Yes Header EEPROM used to 
identify the assembly.
Programmed 
before installation.
A13 Front End 
Assy
Contains no 
user data.
None
22. Config & Cal 
Memory 
8 kbit EEPROM
No Yes Header EEPROM used to 
identify the assembly.
Programmed 
before installation.
A14 Synthesizer 
Assy
Contains no 
user data.
None
23. Config 
Memory 
8 Mbit Flash
(1024 x 8)
No Yes Contains measurement 
and control software, 
which is preloaded into 
FPGA during instrument 
power-up.
Programmed 
before installation.
A14 Synthesizer 
Assy
Contains no 
user data.
None
24. Config and 
Cal Memory
8 kbit EEPROM
No Yes Header EEPROM used to 
identify the assembly and 
board specific Cal data
Programmed 
during board 
pretest
A14 Synthesizer 
Assy
Contains no 
user data
None
Table 4-1  Summary of Non-Volatile instrument memory
Memory 
Component, 
Type and Size
Writable During Normal 
Operation?
Data Retained When 
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Purpose/Contents Data Input Method Location in 
Instrument and 
Remarks
Sanitization 
Procedure