Patents by Inventor Nathalie Revil

Nathalie Revil has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Integrated circuit fuse, with focusing of current
    Patent number: 6469363
    Abstract: An integrated circuit fuse is formed on a substrate by etching a polysilicon, metal or alloy layer deposited thereon to include a central region, at the end of which are zones with electrical contacts. The central region has at least two first electrically parallel arms. A zone of intersection of the first two arms forms a point for focusing a fusing current which facilitates the fusing of the fuse by increasing local current density flowing through the integrated circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Assignee: STMicroelectronics S.A.
    Inventors: Philippe Delpech, Nathalie Revil
  • Integrated circuit fuse with localized fusing point
    Patent number: 6271574
    Abstract: An integrated circuit fuse includes a substantially bar-shaped central region and zones having electrical contacts. The central region includes a thinned zone forming a weak point facilitating fusing of the fuse by increasing the local current density as compared to standard fusing conditions. The thinned zone is preferably obtained by proximity optical effect between the fuse and adjacent dummy elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2001
    Assignee: STMicroelectronics S.A.
    Inventors: Philippe Delpech, Nathalie Revil