An apparatus for expressing circuit version identification (VID) includes
multiple conductive layers, a circuit VID unit, and a first and a second
pull-up or pull-down circuits. Each of the conductive layers includes a
first and a second conductive line. The first pull-up or pull-down
circuit is coupled to the first conductive line. An input terminal of the
circuit VID unit is coupled to the second conductive line. An output
terminal of the circuit VID unit outputs the circuit VID. The second
pull-up or pull-down circuit is coupled to the input terminal of the
circuit VID unit. When the circuit VID needs to be in a first state, the
first conductive line and the second conductive line are disconnected
from each other. On the other hand, when the circuit VID needs to be in a
second state, the first conductive line and the second conductive line
are coupled to each other.