How long do EEPROM memories used in HDDs retain all data at a temperature of 36°C?EEPROM, like flash, does the number of erases/writes have to do with the data retention time?2.5" and 3.5" HDDs use EEPROM or flash to store BIOS/firmware. What type of...

1) I spoke to a hard drive specialist and he said that the BIOS of 2.5" and 3.5" HDDs is recorded on these memory chips but I don't know what type of memory and retention timethe models:The 8pins (4 pins on each sides) with 25P05VP、25P10VP、25F512、25F...

2.5" or 3.5" hard disk drives HDDs use what type of flash memory to store bios, firmware, SMART and what is the data retention time on that chip? I know they use a PCB

What media is good reliable for long term archiving data storage? SSD or HDD or MicroSD card or USB Flash Drive?