Patent ID: 8436700
Filing Date: 2013-05-07
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
1. An integrated circuit device including: one or more logic components; and a programmable interconnect switch coupled to at least one of the one or more logic components and arranged to configure the integrated circuit device, the programmable interconnect switch comprising: a source; a deformable cantilever coupled to the source; and a drain; at least one gate, wherein the cantilever is configured to form a conductive coupling with the drain upon application of a force that causes the cantilever to become deformed; wherein the cantilever is configured to form a conductive coupling with the drain upon application of a force that causes the cantilever to become deformed; wherein at least one component selected from among the group consisting of the at least one gate and the drain is configured to carry at least one signal to cause the cantilever to become deformed; wherein the at least one selected component is further configured to carry a user signal when not carrying a signal to induce the force to cause the cantilever to become deformed.