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Method and apparatus for causing an open circuit in a conductive line

US4962294A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 14, 1989
Grant dateOct 9, 1990
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/0002
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for causing an open circuit in an electrical conductor is provided, including the steps of: conducting a direct current through the conductor; and applying heat at a selected location on the conductor whereat it is desired to cause the open circuit of the conductor.

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