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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the typical data retention time for STMicroelectronics' EPROM memories?

 

The typical data retention time for ST's EPROM memories is 20 years.

What is the ESD sensitivity for ST's EPROM memories?

 

ST's EPROM memories withstand 2000V (Human-Body model).

Is it possible to program ST's EPROM memories using a programming algorithm of another memory IC manufacturer?

 

For programming ST's EPROM memories we recommend to use the algorithm specified in the product datasheets (PRESTO). Only using the PRESTO algorithm is reliable programming guaranteed.

Are the programming algorithms of ST's EPROM memories available on all programmers?

 

The programming algorithms of ST's EPROM memories are available on a very large number of programmers of different brands. In any case if your programmer doesn’t support a specific programming algorithm, please let us know the model and the programmer manufacturer of the equipment you’re using. We will be able to contact that programmer manufacturer in order to make the algorithm available on your equipment.

How many cycles of programming/UV-erase can ST's EPROM memories withstand?

 

ST's EPROM memories are characterized to withstand 50 programming/UV-erase cycles.

 

 

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