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Laser-assisted silicide fuse programming

US6607945B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 24, 2001
Grant dateAug 19, 2003
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2021

Classification

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

Abstract

A method is provided, the method comprising programming a silicide fuse by passing a current through the silicide fuse while substantially simultaneously irradiating the silicide fuse with a laser.

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