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An integrated circuit manufacturing approach involves using a solar cell and facilitating post-manufacturing analysis. According to an example embodiment of the present invention, a solar cell is formed in an integrated circuit device and coupled to target circuitry in the device. The solar cell is

An integrated circuit manufacturing approach involves using a solar cell and facilitating post-manufacturing analysis. According to an example embodiment of the present invention, a solar cell is formed in an integrated circuit device and coupled to target circuitry in the device. The solar cell is activated and provides power to the target circuitry. In response to the solar cell providing power to the target circuitry, the integrated circuit is analyzed.

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1. A method of manufacturing an integrated circuit device having target circuitry and of facilitating post-manufacturing analysis of the integrated circuit device, the method comprising:forming a solar cell in the integrated circuit device; coupling the solar cell to the target circuitry, wherein in

1. A method of manufacturing an integrated circuit device having target circuitry and of facilitating post-manufacturing analysis of the integrated circuit device, the method comprising:forming a solar cell in the integrated circuit device; coupling the solar cell to the target circuitry, wherein in response to light, the solar cell couples current to the target circuitry; and packaging the integrated circuit and arranging the solar cell to be maintained unexposed to light, wherein during post-manufacturing analysis, the integrated circuit is accessed and the solar cell is exposed to light for analyzing the integrated circuit.