10.7.3 Write Fuses

Table 10-7. Fuse Bytes

Fuse

Fuse ID

SEC

$07

FAB

$06

CMA

$04

PER

$00

The fuses may only be programmed, that is, written from one to zero. The write fuses operation is allowed only after successfully presenting the secure code (Write 7 password). The fuses must be blown sequentially:

  1. FAB must be blown first.
  2. CMA may be blown only if FAB is zero.
  3. PER may be blown only if CMA is zero.

The SEC fuse is blown at the Microchip factory to protect lot history information.