Device Characterization & SPICE Modeling
Deliver Accurate, PDK‑Ready Compact Models Faster
Silvaco’s Device Characterization and SPICE Modeling tool accelerates the creation of high‑quality compact models required for accurate circuit simulation, fast PDK deployment, and efficient design‑technology co‑optimization (DTCO).
Used by foundries, IDMs, system companies, and high‑volume manufacturers worldwide, the platform integrates data acquisition, DoE‑driven extraction, and SPICE‑accurate model generation into a seamless, production‑proven workflow.
Get reliable model convergence, shorter extraction cycles, and superior accuracy — at a lower cost than competitive modeling platforms.
Why Leading Semiconductor Teams Choose Silvaco
Silvaco uniquely delivers a robust, integrated modeling solution bridging device physics, TCAD simulation, and SPICE compact models.
✔ Faster PDK Turnaround Time
Fast extraction reduces model creation time from weeks to mins.
✔ Optimized AI and Machine Learning Optimizers
Deliver best-in-class performance for optimizing measurements whether from TCAD simulation or directly from measured devices to generate compact models.
✔ High Accuracy for Power, Display, and Advanced Technology Nodes
Support for BSIM, HiSIM, PSP, RF models, and reliability modeling ensures accurate behavior across operating domains.
✔ Integrated Workflow From DOE → Extraction → Verification
Generate rich modeling data, run statistical analysis, validate across corners, and interfaces directly to SPICE simulators (SmartSpice, HSPICE, Eldo, Spectre, LTSpice, and QSpice supported).
✔ Lower Cost with Enterprise‑Class Capability
Deliver the same performance as premium competitor tools at a significantly better TCO for foundries, IDMs, and design houses.
Key Capabilities
Device Characterization
- DOE framework for parameter exploration and optimization
- High‑speed data acquisition engines
- Pre‑configured templates for setup of compact model creation for all supported types
- Advanced AI/ML based optimizers for high performance and ease of exploration
- Open architecture instrument drivers can be modified or created by the user to support any measurement device
Compact Model Extraction
- Full library of compact models: BSIM‑CMG, BSIM4/6, HiSIM, PSP, and more
- Physics‑driven parameter estimation for improved initial fits
- Support for multi-finger, FinFET, GAAFET, and emerging device architectures and all macromodel or Verilog/A models
SPICE Model Deployment & Validation
- High speed multi-threaded full SPICE simulator interface for verification (SmartSpice)
- SPICE compact model can be used in all major design environments (Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor)
An End‑to‑End Workflow That Drives Results
- Plan & Collect Data
DOE selection guides the optimal set of measurements for high‑fidelity extraction. - Characterize & Fit
Extraction tools produce accurate parameter fits across operating regions. - Validate Across Corners
Reliability, aging, statistical, and temperature‑aware validation ensures robustness. - Generate PDK‑Ready Models
SPICE models and documentation ready for deployment into design teams. - Continuous Improvement Loop
Easily iterate models as process updates evolve.
Ideal for Foundries, IDMs, Fabless, and System Companies
Foundries & High‑Volume Manufacturers
- Reduce model extraction cycles
- Improve process‑device co‑optimization
- Deliver customer-ready PDKs faster
IDMs & System OEMs
- Tighten design‑process alignment
- Improve performance and reliability modeling
- Support custom device modeling for internal flows
Fabless Design Teams
- Rapidly validate design assumptions
- Improve simulation fidelity for sign‑off
- Reduce respin risk through accurate modeling
Silvaco Technical Advantages
Industry‑Leading Modeling Algorithms
Under the hood, Silvaco uses advanced mathematical optimizers (Levenberg-Marquardt, Hooke-Jeeves, Genetic Algorithm, Differential Evolution, Parallel Tempering, Simulated Annealing, Particle Swarm, and Gaussian Process) designed for accuracy and robustness.
Seamless Integration with TCAD
Unlike many competitors, Silvaco provides a consistent workflow between Victory Process, Victory Device, and SPICE modeling tools— enabling a true TCAD‑to‑SPICE pipeline.
Automation & DOE Intelligence
Leverage built‑in DOE strategies to reduce redundant measurements and improve extraction accuracy.
Enterprise Deployment
Run on‑prem, on HPC clusters, or in cloud environments with support for both Windows and Linux platforms
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