Activating reactions in integrated circuits through electrical discharge

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PATENT NO 9431354
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14534360

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Embodiments of the present invention provide integrated circuits and methods for activating reactions in integrated circuits. In one embodiment, an integrated circuit is provided having reactive material capable of being activated by electrical discharge, without requiring a battery or similar external power source, to produce an exothermic reaction that erases and/or destroys one or more semiconductor devices on the integrated circuit.

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONNEW ORCHARD ROAD ARMONK NY 10504

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Cabral,, Jr Cyril Mahopac, US 92 768
Fritz, Gregory M Ridgefield, US 35 370
Murray, Conal E Yorktown Heights, US 79 906
Rodbell, Kenneth P Sandy Hook, US 127 1613

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