Synopsys Launches Pre-Wafer Simulation Solution
Synopsys has announced a pre-wafer simulation solution to help semiconductor manufacturers reduce process node development time. The new solution provides a comprehensive process, transistor and circuit simulation flow that enables technology development and design teams to evaluate various transistor and process options using a design technology co-optimization methodology that starts in the pre-wafer research phase. The generation of SPICE models, design rules and parasitics from TCAD and lithography simulations allow the creation of early process design kits to evaluate the performance, power, area and cost of a new process node.
"To meet the performance, power, area and cost targets of the 10-nm process node and beyond, semiconductor manufacturers need to evaluate a larger number of process options, device architectures and materials, and account for design criteria in selecting the best options," said Dr. Anda Mocuta, Director of Technology Solutions and Enablement at imec. "The new simulation solution from Synopsys enables seamless links in the DTCO chain and helps speed up the down-selection of technology options," added Dr. Mocuta.