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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 26, 2004
Filed:
Feb. 21, 2002
Kuei-Ying Lee, Hsin-Chu, TW;
Shao-Yu Chou, Chung-Li, TW;
Jiun-Nan Chen, Hsin-Chu, TW;
Yue-Der Chih, Hsin-Chu, TW;
Sam Sheng-Deh Chu, Hsin-Chu, TW;
Feng-Ming Kuo, Kaohsiung, TW;
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Hsin-Chu, TW;
Abstract
A method of fabricating ROM products through the use of embedded flash/EEPROM prototypes is disclosed. This is accomplished by first forming a Flash/EEPROM prototype, performing programming simulations on the prototype, developing a ROM code and mask, and then forming a ROM product in the same manufacturing line by skipping certain Flash/EEPROM steps and then implanting the ROM code into the final ROM product. The method improves turn-around-time in the manufacturing line, and reduces cost to the customer. A method of doing business is also disclosed directed to providing ROM products to a customer without much redesign time and effort on the part of the customer.