Integrated circuit fuse

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2008-03-25

2011-11-08

Huynh, Andy (Department: 2818)

Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode

Integrated circuit structure with electrically isolated...

Passive components in ics

C257S665000, C257SE23171

Reexamination Certificate

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08053862

ABSTRACT:
An integrated circuit and a fuse therefore are disclosed. The integrated circuit fuses includes a plurality of terminals coupled by a fuse element, wherein the fuse element is located in a non-last metal layer and/or wherein each terminal is fully-landed on an upper surface of a wire of the fuse element. As a result, there is no explosion that causes damage to surrounding material. In addition, use of the wet etchant allows positioning of a fuse in any metal layer including any non-last metal layer, thus increasing design possibilities.

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