公开(公告)号：US07271618B2

公开(公告)日：2007-09-18

申请号：US10908822

申请日：2005-05-27

Applicant: Shih-Pin Hsu

Inventor： Shih-Pin Hsu

IPC: H03K19/173

CPC classification number: H03K19/173

Abstract: A multiple-time programming apparatus and method using one-time programming (OTP) elements are provided. The apparatus comprises a first adjusting OTP element, a second adjusting OTP element and a logic device. An adjusting data is written into the first adjusting OTP element. When a modification in an IC is desired, the value of a desired data and the prior adjusting data is performed exclusive-OR (XOR, hereinafter) together and written into the second adjusting OTP element. The logic device performs XOR on the first OTP signal outputted from the first adjusting OTP element and the second OTP signal outputted from second adjusting OTP element, and outputs the resulting OTP signal with desired value. Thus, the apparatus and the method according to an embodiment of the present invention allow modification of data using the OTP elements that prevents from using expensive multiple-time programming elements.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种使用一次编程（OTP）元件的多次编程设备和方法。 该装置包括第一调整OTP元件，第二调整OTP元件和逻辑器件。 调整数据被写入第一个调整OTP元素。 当需要IC中的修改时，期望数据和先前调整数据的值一起执行异或（XOR，以下）并写入第二调整OTP元素。 逻辑装置对从第一调整OTP元件输出的第一OTP信号和从第二调整OTP元件输出的第二OTP信号执行XOR，并将所得到的OTP信号输出为期望值。 因此，根据本发明的实施例的装置和方法允许使用防止使用昂贵的多时间编程元件的OTP元件修改数据。

公开(公告)号：US07161380B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-09

申请号：US10908406

申请日：2005-05-11

Applicant: Shih-Pin Hsu

Inventor： Shih-Pin Hsu

IPC: H03K19/173

CPC classification number: G11C17/18 ,  G11C16/26 ,  G11C2216/26

Abstract: An apparatus and method adapted to use one-time programming (OTP) devices for multiple-time programming is disclosed. The apparatus includes a selecting device, a first adjusting OTP device, a second adjusting OTP device and a judging device. The judging device outputs a selecting signal according to whether the second adjusting OTP element is programmed. According to the selecting signal, the selecting device selects and outputs either the first OTP signal outputted from the first adjusting OTP device or the second OTP signal outputted from the second adjusting OTP device. By using this apparatus and method, the present invention serves multiple-time programming function without the high costs of manufacturing multiple-time programming devices.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种适用于使用一次性编程（OTP）设备进行多次编程的装置和方法。 该装置包括选择装置，第一调整OTP装置，第二调整OTP装置和判断装置。 判断装置根据第二调整OTP元件是否被编程输出选择信号。 根据选择信号，选择装置选择并输出从第一调整OTP装置输出的第一OTP信号或从第二调整OTP装置输出的第二OTP信号。 通过使用该装置和方法，本发明提供多次编程功能，而不需要制造多次编程设备的高成本。

公开(公告)号：US20050275426A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-15

申请号：US10908822

申请日：2005-05-27

Applicant: Shih-Pin Hsu

Inventor： Shih-Pin Hsu

IPC: G06F7/38 ,  H03K19/173

CPC classification number: H03K19/173

Abstract: A multiple-time programming apparatus and method using one-time programming (OTP) elements are provided. The apparatus comprises a first adjusting OTP element, a second adjusting OTP element and a logic device. An adjusting data is written into the first adjusting OTP element. When a modification in an IC is desired, the value of a desired data and the prior adjusting data is performed exclusive-OR (XOR, hereinafter) together and written into the second adjusting OTP element. The logic device performs XOR on the first OTP signal outputted from the first adjusting OTP element and the second OTP signal outputted from second adjusting OTP element, and outputs the resulting OTP signal with desired value. Thus, the apparatus and the method according to an embodiment of the present invention allow modification of data using the OTP elements that prevents from using expensive multiple-time programming elements.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种使用一次编程（OTP）元件的多次编程设备和方法。 该装置包括第一调整OTP元件，第二调整OTP元件和逻辑器件。 调整数据被写入第一个调整OTP元素。 当需要IC中的修改时，期望数据和先前调整数据的值一起执行异或（XOR，下文）并写入第二调整OTP元素。 逻辑装置对从第一调整OTP元件输出的第一OTP信号和从第二调整OTP元件输出的第二OTP信号执行XOR，并将所得到的OTP信号输出为期望值。 因此，根据本发明的实施例的装置和方法允许使用防止使用昂贵的多时间编程元件的OTP元件修改数据。

公开(公告)号：US20050253624A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-17

申请号：US10908406

申请日：2005-05-11

Applicant: Shih-Pin Hsu

Inventor： Shih-Pin Hsu

IPC: H01L21/82 ,  G11C7/00 ,  G11C16/26 ,  G11C17/18 ,  H03K19/173

CPC classification number: G11C17/18 ,  G11C16/26 ,  G11C2216/26

Abstract: An apparatus and method adapted to use one-time programming (OTP) devices for multiple-time programming is disclosed. The apparatus includes a selecting device, a first adjusting OTP device, a second adjusting OTP device and a judging device. The judging device outputs a selecting signal according to whether the second adjusting OTP element is programmed. According to the selecting signal, the selecting device selects and outputs either the first OTP signal outputted from the first adjusting OTP device or the second OTP signal outputted from the second adjusting OTP device. By using this apparatus and method, the present invention serves multiple-time programming function without the high costs of manufacturing multiple-time programming devices.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种适用于使用一次性编程（OTP）设备进行多次编程的装置和方法。 该装置包括选择装置，第一调整OTP装置，第二调整OTP装置和判断装置。 判断装置根据第二调整OTP元件是否被编程输出选择信号。 根据选择信号，选择装置选择并输出从第一调整OTP装置输出的第一OTP信号或从第二调整OTP装置输出的第二OTP信号。 通过使用该装置和方法，本发明提供多次编程功能，而不需要制造多次编程设备的高成本。