Poly fuses in cmos integrated circuits
CA 2242152 C · Owner: Boyd, Graeme B. · Inventors: Iniewski, Kris; Boyd, Graeme B.
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An integrated circuit fuse with a fuse element having an "open" state and a "closed" state. A fuse status indicator is provided to indicate whether the fuse element is "open" or "closed". A current driver is electrically connected between the fuse element and electrical ground. One input of a dual input multiplexer is electrically connected to the fuse status indicator. The multiplexer's other input receives a fuse status simulation signal. A simulation mode switching signal is applied to the multiplexer's select input. A fuse output signal is consequently provided at the multiplexer's output to simulate operation of the fuse element in either the "open" or the "closed" state. The fuse …
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- Filed July 3, 1998 and granted March 27, 2001. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended July 3, 2018.
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