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Write protection using a two signal control protocol for an integrated circuit device having parameter change capability, chip select and selectable write to non-volatile memory

US7091740B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2004
Grant dateAug 15, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 25, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K19/1731
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An integrated circuit having a device with an adjustable parameter utilizes a two signal control protocol to select the device, change the parameter value with or without saving the parameter value in a non-volatile memory, and to write protect the parameter value in the non-volatile memory.

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