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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 28, 2020
Filed:
Apr. 18, 2018
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Marc A. Bergendahl, Troy, NY (US);
James J. Demarest, Rensselaer, NY (US);
Christopher J. Penny, Saratoga Springs, NY (US);
Christopher J. Waskiewicz, Rexford, NY (US);
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
A method of forming an electrical device that includes forming a first level including an array of metal lines, wherein an air gap is positioned between the adjacent metal lines. A second level is formed including at least one dielectric layer atop the first level. A plurality of trench structures is formed in the at least on dielectric layer. At least one of the plurality of trench structures opens the air gap. A conductive material is formed within the trenches. The conductive material deposited in the open air gap provides a vertical fuse.