18165296. INTEGRATED CIRCUIT AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME simplified abstract (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.)
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INTEGRATED CIRCUIT AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME
Organization Name
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
Inventor(s)
Meng-Sheng Chang of Hsinchu (TW)
Shao-Tung Peng of Hsinchu (TW)
INTEGRATED CIRCUIT AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18165296 titled 'INTEGRATED CIRCUIT AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME
The abstract describes an integrated circuit with two active regions, a first fuse, and a dummy fuse. The first active region and second active region are on the same level but separated in different directions. The first fuse overlaps the first active region and is electrically coupled to it, while the dummy fuse overlaps the second active region but is not electrically coupled to it.
- Integrated circuit with two active regions, a first fuse, and a dummy fuse
- First active region and second active region on the same level but separated in different directions
- First fuse overlaps and is electrically coupled to the first active region
- Dummy fuse overlaps the second active region but is not electrically coupled to it
Potential Applications: - Semiconductor industry for electronic devices - Memory storage applications - Circuit design and manufacturing
Problems Solved: - Efficient use of space in integrated circuits - Improved circuit design for better performance - Enhanced reliability and functionality of electronic devices
Benefits: - Increased integration density - Enhanced electrical coupling efficiency - Improved overall performance of integrated circuits
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Integrated Circuits for Enhanced Performance in Electronic Devices" This technology can be used in various electronic devices such as smartphones, computers, and IoT devices to improve their performance and reliability. The market implications include faster and more efficient electronic devices that can meet the growing demands of consumers.
Prior Art: Researchers can explore prior patents related to integrated circuits, semiconductor devices, and circuit design to understand the evolution of this technology and identify any similar inventions.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers can stay updated on the latest advancements in integrated circuit design, semiconductor technology, and electronic device manufacturing to further enhance the performance and functionality of this technology.
Questions about Integrated Circuits: 1. How does the integration of multiple active regions in an integrated circuit improve its performance? 2. What are the key differences between the first fuse and the dummy fuse in terms of their functionality and design?
Original Abstract Submitted
An integrated circuit includes a first active region, a second active region, a first fuse and a dummy fuse. The first active region extends in a first direction, and is on a first level. The second active region extends in the first direction, is on the first level, and is separated from the first active region in a second direction different from the first direction. The first fuse extends in the first direction, is on a second level, overlaps the first active region and is electrically coupled to the first active region. The dummy fuse extends in the first direction, is on the second level, and is separated from the first fuse in the second direction. The dummy fuse overlaps the second active region, and is not electrically coupled to the second active region.