Zero static power fuse cell for integrated circuits

Details Zero static power fuse cell for integrated circuits Zero static power fuse cell for integrated circuits

2005-01-04

2005-01-04

Elms, Richard (Department: 2824)

Static information storage and retrieval

Read/write circuit

Having fuse element

C365S189050, C365S189080

Reexamination Certificate

active

06839298

ABSTRACT:
A fuse cell with reduced or no static power dissipation is disclosed. The fuse cell utilizes a latch to store the state of the fuse. The use of the latch avoids having a pull-up power source being coupled to ground when the fuse is uncut as with conventional fuse cells.

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