A 16K CMOS PROM with polysilicon fusible links

A 16K synchronous CMOS PROM with polysilicon fusible links and a 2K-word by 8-bit organization is described. The memory cell makes use of the vertical bipolar NPN that is inherent in the p-well CMOS process. An advanced polysilicon fuse process is used for the fusible links. The technology incorporates use of an epitaxial layer that eliminates latchup potential at programming voltages. A special verify mode is used to detect marginally blown fuses during programming. The design features a typical access time of 50 ns and 1-/spl mu/A standby current.