> EPROM is electrically Programmable Read Only memory.

> EEPROM is "erasable" EPROM.  I think exposure to ultra-violet
> light erases it.

Close, but no cigar.

EPROM is Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory.  It's erased
by the UV light.

EEPROM is Electrically Erasable PROM.  It can stay in the circuit,
and can be erased and re-flashed by triggering certain pins on
the chip.  No UV light needed.

 -K

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