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Fuses, and methods of forming and using fuses
US8994489B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8994489-B2 |
| Application number | US-201113276523-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Oct 19, 2011 |
| Priority date | Oct 19, 2011 |
| Publication date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
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Some embodiments include a fuse having a tungsten-containing structure directly contacting an electrically conductive structure. The electrically conductive structure may be a titanium-containing structure. An interface between the tungsten-containing structure and the electrically conductive structure is configured to rupture when current through the interface exceeds a predetermined level. Some embodiments include a method of forming and using a fuse. The fuse is formed to have a tungsten-containing structure directly contacting an electrically conductive structure. An interface between the tungsten-containing structure and the electrically conductive structure is configured to rupture when current through the interface exceeds a predetermined level. Current exceeding the predetermined level is passed through the interface to rupture the interface.
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We claim: 1. A fuse, comprising: a tungsten-containing structure; an electrically conductive structure directly contacting the tungsten-containing structure; an interface between the tungsten-containing structure and the electrically conductive structure being configured to rupture when current through said interface exceeds a predetermined level; the electrically conductive structure being a titanium-containing structure; and wherein the tungsten-containing structure is a sub…
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- What does patent US8994489B2 cover?
- Some embodiments include a fuse having a tungsten-containing structure directly contacting an electrically conductive structure. The electrically conductive structure may be a titanium-containing structure. An interface between the tungsten-containing structure and the electrically conductive structure is configured to rupture when current through the interface exceeds a predetermined level. So…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Redaelli Andrea, Servalli Giorgio, Micron Technology Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification H01H85/11. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
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- Publication date Tue Mar 31 2015 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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