Definition
The ability of a memory device or storage cell to preserve its stored logic state or data over a specified time and environmental condition; for nonvolatile memory, retention is evaluated without power.
Application
A core reliability specification for flash and other nonvolatile memories, characterized with temperature, cycling/endurance history and error-rate criteria because stored charge or state can drift or degrade over time.
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Retention time; memory data retention
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Evidence and further reading
- Evidence from investors.micron.comhttps://investors.micron.com/news/press-release/2016/Micron-Introduces-Industrys-Best-in-Class-SLC-NAND-Flash-for-IoT-and-Automotive-07-07-2016/default.aspx
- Evidence from micron.comhttps://www.micron.com/products/storage/nand-flash/3d-nand/micron-mobile-tlc-3d-nand