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Anti-fuse element

US8254198B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 3, 2007
Grant dateAug 28, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 1, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C17/18
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Programmable anti-fuse circuitry including at least one anti-fuse cell having a first anti-fuse device coupled between a supply voltage and a first node and a second anti-fuse device coupled between the first node and a ground voltage, and control logic coupled to the first node and arranged to generate a programming voltage having one of at least a first voltage level for breaking-down the first anti-fuse device but not the second anti-fuse device and coupling the first node to the supply voltage; and a second voltage level for breaking-down the second anti-fuse device but not the first anti-fuse device and coupling the first node to the ground voltage.

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