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Anti-fuse structure and programming method thereof

US8884398B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 1, 2013
Grant dateNov 11, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 1, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/13091
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of programming an anti-fuse includes steps as follows. First, an insulating layer is provided. An anti-fuse region is defined on the insulating layer. An anti-fuse is embedded within the anti-fuse region of the insulating layer. The anti-fuse includes at least a first conductor and a second conductor. Then, part of the insulating layer is removed by a laser to form an anti-fuse opening in the insulating layer. Part of the first conductor and part of the second conductor are exposed through the anti-fuse opening. After that, a under bump metallurgy layer is formed in the anti-fuse opening to connect the first conductor and the second conductor electrically.

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