Selectively activatable solar cells for integrated circuit analysis
US6391664B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/547
Abstract
An integrated circuit manufacturing approach involves using a solar cell and facilitating post-manufacturing analysis. According to an example embodiment of the present invention, a solar cell is formed in an integrated circuit device and coupled to target circuitry in the device. The solar cell is activated and provides power to the target circuitry. In response to the solar cell providing power to the target circuitry, the integrated circuit is analyzed.
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