Active solid-state devices (e.g. – transistors – solid-state diode – Gate arrays – With particular signal path connections
Patent
1994-12-06
1996-11-05
Crane, Sara W.
Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode
Gate arrays
With particular signal path connections
257529, 257665, 257530, H01L 2362, H01L 2358
Patent
active
055720501
ABSTRACT:
A programmable integrated circuit for forming conductive links includes a heat-generating programming structure through which current flows upon application of a programming voltage to heat the region around the programming structure. A programmable link structure including two conductors separated by a transformable insulator is in thermal communication with the programming circuit. When current flows through the programming circuit, the programmable link structure is heated. The heat causes the transformable insulator to break down such that a permanent conductive link is formed between the two conductors of the programmable link structure. During programming, a programming conductor is cut symmetrically about the programming structure.
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Crane Sara W.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Tang Alice W.
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