Systems and methods for enabling a feature of a semiconductor device

US12596394B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-12596394-B2
Application numberUS-202318478880-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateSep 29, 2023
Priority dateSep 29, 2023
Publication dateApr 7, 2026
Grant dateApr 7, 2026

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A computer-implemented method for enabling a feature of a semiconductor device can include receiving, by at least one processor of a semiconductor device, a command to enable a feature of the semiconductor device. The method can also include burning, by the at least one processor and in response to the command, an electronic fuse of the semiconductor device. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

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What is claimed is: 1 . A computing device, comprising: circuitry configured to: receive a command to enable a feature of a semiconductor device; and in response to the command to enable the feature, enable the feature of the semiconductor device; and detectably record receipt of the command to enable the feature, wherein detectably recording the receipt comprises burning an electronic fuse of the semiconductor device. 2 . The computing device of…

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What does patent US12596394B2 cover?
A computer-implemented method for enabling a feature of a semiconductor device can include receiving, by at least one processor of a semiconductor device, a command to enable a feature of the semiconductor device. The method can also include burning, by the at least one processor and in response to the command, an electronic fuse of the semiconductor device. Various other methods, systems, and …
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Advanced Micro Devices Inc, Ati Tech Ulc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification G06F21/64. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Apr 07 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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We list 6 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).