Is EEPROM program voltage timing critical?

[Things]

Hey guys, I'm kind of new to external EEPROM programming on IC's, and the one I'm using needs an external EEPROM program voltage of 14V.

In the datasheet, it says to enable this 14V, wait 16ms, then disable it again. My question is, does this mean it can _only_ be on for 16ms, or would plugging it in, then "quickly" unplugging it by hand be sufficient?

Cheers,
Dan

[PA0PBZ]

A partnumber or link to datasheet would help...

[grumpydoc]

But in general, if that's what the datasheet says to do, then do it.

If you're lucky your device won't program. If you're less lucky you'll probably fry it.

[JoannaK]

Also, be sure to install current limiting resistor (if possible) and to be sure voltage rise/fall times meet the specs. And note, that too fast rise time (or ringing) can often burn the chip.

So, read the datasheet, documentation of the chip programming and Erratas available. Quite ofthe reading the errata saves the day, or week.