A fuse structure for a semiconductor device is provided. The fuse
structure includes a fuse layer between the upper and lower insulating
layers. The fuse layer is connected to the other metal layers through the
via plugs. The fuse layer includes at least two separate blocks and at
least a connecting block. For the current flowing through the separated
blocks in a zig-zag path, of the fuse structure provides at least a
fusing point or more than one fusing points. In this way, the negative
impact of the single failed fuse can be reduced, thus increasing the
reliability of the fuse structure. Also the damage to the devices
adjacent to the fuse due to the heat generated by the current can be
prevented because when the heat generated during the fuse blowing process
will be conducted to the adjacent blocks to facilitate heat dissipation.