The object
Eli Harari invented practical floating-gate EEPROM technology and later co-developed system flash architecture for nonvolatile solid-state storage. The semiconductor devices retained data without power and enabled compact memory cards, solid-state drives, cameras and mobile electronic products.
What Eli did
Invented practical floating-gate EEPROM technology and co-developed flash storage systems.
Why it matters
His EEPROM and system-flash work helped establish the flash-memory industry.
Living-status check
A SanDisk investor filing published in October 2024 bears Harari’s signature, providing positive recent evidence.