Method of using latchup current to blow a fuse in an integrated

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1995-09-28

1996-09-03

Thomas, Tom

Fishing, trapping, and vermin destroying

437 57, 437922, 148DIG55, H01L 21329, H01L 218238

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ABSTRACT:
A method for blowing a fuse in an IC device using the current generated by latchup. A fuse comprising a conductive material is caused to electrically open by directing a latchup current through the conductive material. The latchup current is generated by properly biasing parasitic bipolar transistors formed within the semiconductor substrate of the IC device, causing these parasitic transistors to latch up.

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