Method and apparatus for using cobalt silicided...

Details Method and apparatus for using cobalt silicided... Method and apparatus for using cobalt silicided...

2007-02-20

2007-02-20

Owens, Douglas W. (Department: 2811)

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

Regenerative type switching device

With extended latchup current level

C257S528000, C257S529000, C438S132000, C438S215000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10675555

ABSTRACT:
A fusible link formed on a semiconductor substrate. The fusible link comprises a silicide layer overlying a polysilicon layer. The fusible link is programmed to an open state by passing a current therethrough that opens the polysilicon and the silicide layers.

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