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From: adamd@rhi.hi.is (Adam David)
Newsgroups: sci.electronics
Subject: EPROM data retention?
Message-ID: <3010@krafla.rhi.hi.is>
Date: 4 Apr 91 15:37:23 GMT
Organization: University of Iceland
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EPROM specifications mention a data retention in excess of 10 years.
Does this mean 10 years from correct programming, or does it mean 10 years
after removal of power source? Is it reasonable to expect EPROM to retain
its data for 100 years if it is used regularly?
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Adam David.  (adamd@rhi.hi.is)