Apparatus for implementing eFuse sense amplifier testing...

Details Apparatus for implementing eFuse sense amplifier testing... Apparatus for implementing eFuse sense amplifier testing...

2009-01-12

2010-06-08

Dinh, Son (Department: 2824)

Static information storage and retrieval

Read/write circuit

Testing

C365S205000, C365S203000, C365S225700

Reexamination Certificate

active

07733722

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus implements effective testing of a sense amplifier for an eFuse without having to program or blow the eFuse. After initial processing of the sense amplifier, testing determines whether the sense amplifier can generate a valid “0” and “1” before programming the eFuse. A first precharge device and a second precharge device that normally respectively precharge a true sense node and a complement sense node to a high voltage are driven separately. For testing, one of the precharge devices is conditionally held off to insure the sense amplifier results in a “0” and “1”. This allows the testing of the sense amplifier devices as well as down stream connected devices. Once testing is complete, both precharge devices are controlled in tandem.

REFERENCES:
patent: 7224633 (2007-05-01), Hovis et al.
patent: 2003/0125925 (2003-07-01), Walther et al.
patent: 2007/0157140 (2007-07-01), Holesovsky et al.
patent: 2007/0159231 (2007-07-01), Lin et al.
patent: 2007/0230079 (2007-10-01), Ashizawa

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Apparatus for implementing eFuse sense amplifier testing... does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Apparatus for implementing eFuse sense amplifier testing..., we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Apparatus for implementing eFuse sense amplifier testing... will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-4175324