How reliable is an EPAD? What is the long term age and reliability?
Based on ALD engineering data accumulated over several years, an EPAD device is extremely reliable. Extrapolated data indicates that there is virtually no escape of these electrons from the floating gate. As a result, the total amount of electrons on the floating gate remains the same after 100 years. The extrapolated life of an EPAD is well over 100 years. However, care must be observed in its use as an improperly used or misused EPAD MOSFET can be damaged. Stressing the device beyond its ratings, ESD damage, and other forms of damage of the device can render the device to become inoperable.
