Programmable circuits for performing machine learning operations on edge devices

A method for programming a device having a plurality of word lines, a plurality of bit lines, and an array of programmable circuits, wherein each programmable circuit is coupled to a corresponding word line in the plurality of word lines and to a corresponding bit line in the plurality of bit lines, the method comprising:

• programming a programmable circuit in the array of programmable circuits by selectively blowing a fuse, wherein:
• the fuse is coupled in series with an auxiliary resistor,
• the auxiliary resistor and the fuse are coupled between the corresponding word line and the corresponding bit line, and
• a main resistor is coupled between the corresponding word line and the corresponding bit line;
• and
• operating the device using the programmed programmable circuit.

An apparatus for programming a device, comprising:

• a plurality of word lines;
• a plurality of bit lines;
• an array of programmable circuits, wherein each programmable circuit is coupled to a corresponding word line in the plurality of word lines and to a corresponding bit line in the plurality of bit lines;
• means for programming a programmable circuit in the array of programmable circuits by selectively blowing a fuse using the means for programming, wherein:
• the fuse is coupled in series with an auxiliary resistor,
• the auxiliary resistor and the fuse are coupled between the corresponding word line and the corresponding bit line, and
• a main resistor is coupled between the corresponding word line and the corresponding bit line;
• and
• means for operating the apparatus using the programmed programmable circuit.

A non-transitory computer-readable medium having instructions stored thereon which, when executed by a processor, performs an operation for programming a device comprising the processor, a plurality of word lines, a plurality of bit lines, and an array of programmable circuits, wherein each programmable circuit is coupled to a corresponding word line in the plurality of word lines and to a corresponding bit line in the plurality of bit lines, the operation comprising:

• programming a programmable circuit in the array of programmable circuits by selectively blowing a fuse, wherein:
• the fuse is coupled in series with an auxiliary resistor,
• the auxiliary resistor and the fuse are coupled between the corresponding word line and the corresponding bit line, and
• a main resistor is coupled between the corresponding word line and the corresponding bit line;
• and
• operating the device using the programmed programmable circuit.