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One-time programmable (OTP) memory devices enabling programming based on protected status and methods of operating same

US7180764B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 1, 2005
Grant dateFeb 20, 2007
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Expiry dateJul 1, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C17/146
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A One-Time Programmable (OTP) memory device can include a first OTP memory cell enabled for programming responsive to protected status associated with a second OTP memory cell configured for programming prior to the first OTP memory cell. Related methods are also disclosed.

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