Static information storage and retrieval – Systems using particular element – Resistive
Reexamination Certificate
2008-04-01
2008-04-01
Nguyen, VanThu (Department: 2824)
Static information storage and retrieval
Systems using particular element
Resistive
C365S236000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07352606
ABSTRACT:
A monotonous counter formed as an integrated circuit, each counting bit being provided by a memory cell containing at least one memorization element formed of a polysilicon resistor, programmable by irreversible decrease in its value.
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Jorgenson Lisa K.
Morris James H.
Nguyen Vanthu
STMicroelectronics S.A.
Wolf Greenfield & Sacks P.C.
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