TRADE NEWS: Agilent Technologies’ Model Extraction and Qualification Software Adopted by Shanghai Consortia for Advanced Device Modeling
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced that the Shanghai
Integrated Circuit Research and Development Center, a nonprofit research
consortia dedicated to advancing the microelectronics industry in China,
is using Agilent’s Model
Builder Program and Model
Quality Assurance software for model extraction and verification at
45-nm process nodes.
Shanghai ICRD originally adopted MBP and MQA—integrated software
spanning all aspects of device modeling, including measurement,
extraction and verification—for accurate measurement and modeling of its
advanced circuit designs. MBP and MQA 2013 further ease the consortia’s
modeling process with major enhancements that allow device-modeling
engineers to deliver higher-quality models to their customers. Chief
among them are a fully integrated data flow across Agilent’s
device-modeling platform and the ability to establish and enforce
standard operating procedures for modeling in team environments.
“As a loyal Agilent customer, we are proud to be using MBP and MQA
software,” said Shoumian Chen, vice president of Shanghai ICRD. “The
major enhancements in MBP/MQA 2013.01 enable us to complete the tedious
aspects of our modeling work much more efficiently. Model Reviewer, for
example, allows us to standardize various aspects of device modeling in
a team environment. Because it is based on Agilent’s unified end-to-end
device modeling platform, it ensures seamless data transfers during the
modeling process.”
“Process variation, layout-dependent effects and reliability issues all
bring new challenges to advanced device modeling under 45 nm,” said
Brian Chen, device modeling product manager at Agilent EEsof EDA. “As
the leader in both device modeling and measurement, Agilent is uniquely
able to help device-modeling teams address these challenges so they can
provide their customers with the highest-quality models. We also remain
committed to leveraging this leadership position, along with our MBP and
MQA software, to help research institutes in developing countries boost
their semiconductor industry.”
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About MBP Software
MBP is a comprehensive solution that provides both automation and
flexibility for high-volume, high-throughput device modeling. MBP
includes powerful, built-in characterization and modeling capabilities,
as well as an open interface that allows customer to customize their
modeling strategies. It is widely used both by semiconductor foundries
and design houses to extract and customize SPICE model libraries. More
information is available at www.agilent.com/find/eesof-mbp.
About MQA Software
MQA provides fabless design companies, independent device manufacturers
and foundries with a complete solution for SPICE model library
validation, comparison and documentation. It has become a de facto
industry standard for SPICE model quality assurance. More information is
available at www.agilent.com/find/eesof-mqa.
About Agilent EEsof EDA Software
Agilent EEsof EDA is the leading supplier of electronic design
automation software for microwave, RF, high-frequency, high-speed
digital, RF system, electronic system level, circuit, 3-D
electromagnetic, physical design and device-modeling applications. More
information is available at www.agilent.com/find/eesof.
About Agilent Technologies
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) is the world’s premier measurement
company and a technology leader in chemical analysis, life sciences,
diagnostics, electronics and communications. The company’s 20,500
employees serve customers in more than 100 countries. Agilent had
revenues of $6.9 billion in fiscal 2012. Information about Agilent is
available at www.agilent.com.
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