It's probably safe to assume the PIC will keep running until the rest
     of the circuit (particularly switches, relays, connectors) have worn
     out, assuming that the part is not subjected to overstress.  At
     reasonable temperatures, humidity, and vibration levels, it should
     last darn near forever.


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Subject: How long PIC's life?
Author:  thanan@MOZART.INET.CO.TH at internet
Date:    11/15/96 10:37 AM


Hi all,

Does anyone know how long a PIC could works a certain code such as a real
time clock which is never be interrupted or reset until it stops or hangs
by itself?

Let's assume that there is no bug in code at all and power supply is in a
very good condition. Also watchdog is disabled. You may think this is a
strange question but I think it's interesting because I'm developing a
product that has to be powered all the time until user throw it away
because he buys a new model, not because the old one is dead.

Thanks in advance,
Wiriya Sasisakulporn