17412999. ELECTRICAL FUSE BIT CELL IN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT HAVING BACKSIDE CONDUCTING LINES simplified abstract (TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.)

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ELECTRICAL FUSE BIT CELL IN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT HAVING BACKSIDE CONDUCTING LINES

Organization Name

TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.

Inventor(s)

Chien-Ying Chen of Hsinchu (TW)

Yen-Jen Chen of Hsinchu (TW)

Yao-Jen Yang of Hsinchu (TW)

Meng-Sheng Chang of Hsinchu (TW)

Chia-En Huang of Hsinchu (TW)

ELECTRICAL FUSE BIT CELL IN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT HAVING BACKSIDE CONDUCTING LINES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17412999 titled 'ELECTRICAL FUSE BIT CELL IN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT HAVING BACKSIDE CONDUCTING LINES

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an integrated circuit that includes various conducting lines and connectors to connect different components of the circuit. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:

  • The integrated circuit has a front-side horizontal conducting line in a first metal layer, a front-side vertical conducting line in a second metal layer, a front-side fuse element, and a backside conducting line.
  • The front-side horizontal conducting line is directly connected to the drain terminal-conductor of a transistor through a front-side terminal via-connector.
  • The front-side vertical conducting line is directly connected to the front-side horizontal conducting line through a front-side metal-to-metal via-connector.
  • The front-side fuse element has a first fuse terminal conductively connected to the front-side vertical conducting line.
  • The backside conducting line is directly connected to the source terminal-conductor of the transistor through a backside terminal via-connector.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Integrated circuits in electronic devices such as smartphones, computers, and IoT devices.
  • Circuitry in automotive electronics, aerospace systems, and industrial automation.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Efficient and reliable connection of different conducting lines and components in an integrated circuit.
  • Improved performance and functionality of electronic devices.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Enhanced circuit connectivity and integration.
  • Increased reliability and performance of integrated circuits.
  • Potential for smaller and more compact electronic devices.
  • Improved manufacturing processes for integrated circuits.


Original Abstract Submitted

An integrated circuit includes a front-side horizontal conducting line in a first metal layer, a front-side vertical conducting line in a second metal layer, a front-side fuse element, and a backside conducting line. The front-side horizontal conducting line is directly connected to the drain terminal-conductor of a transistor through a front-side terminal via-connector. The front-side vertical conducting line is directly connected to the front-side horizontal conducting line through a front-side metal-to-metal via-connector. The front-side fuse element having a first fuse terminal conductively connected to the front-side vertical conducting line. The backside conducting line is directly connected to the source terminal-conductor of the transistor through a backside terminal via-connector.

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