Low power fuse structure and method of making the same

Details Low power fuse structure and method of making the same Low power fuse structure and method of making the same

2006-09-19

2006-09-19

Prenty, Mark V. (Department: 2822)

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

Integrated circuit structure with electrically isolated...

Passive components in ics

C257S379000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07109564

ABSTRACT:
A fuse comprises a silicide element disposed above a substrate, a first terminal contact coupled to a first end of the silicide element, and a first metal line disposed above the silicide element and coupled to the first terminal contact. The fuse further comprises a plurality of second terminal contacts coupled to a second end of the silicide element, and a second metal line disposed above the silicide element and coupled to the plurality of second terminal contacts. The silicide element has a sufficient width that a programming potential applied across the first and second metal lines causes a discontinuity in the first terminal contact.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5854510 (1998-12-01), Sur, Jr. et al.
patent: 5882998 (1999-03-01), Sur, Jr. et al.
patent: 6242790 (2001-06-01), Tsui et al.
patent: 6436738 (2002-08-01), Yu et al.
patent: 6642601 (2003-11-01), Marshall et al.
patent: 6661330 (2003-12-01), Young
patent: 6670824 (2003-12-01), Goodbread et al.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Low power fuse structure and method of making the same does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Low power fuse structure and method of making the same, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Low power fuse structure and method of making the same will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-3584470