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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 14, 2013
Filed:
Oct. 21, 2010
Fergus John Downey, Coolree, IE;
Bernard Patrick Stenson, Ballcahane, IE;
James Michael Molyneaux, Camheen, IE;
Fergus John Downey, Coolree, IE;
Bernard Patrick Stenson, Ballcahane, IE;
James Michael Molyneaux, Camheen, IE;
Analog Devices, Inc., Norwood, MA (US);
Abstract
Apparatus and methods of trimming resistors are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of controlling the PCR of a thin film resistor is provided. The method includes applying a first current to a resistor so as to alter a property of the resistor, and measuring the property of the resistor. Applying the first current and measuring the property of the resistor can be repeated until the PCR of the resistor is within an acceptable tolerance of a desired value for the property of the resistor.