Entries by Ingrid Schwarz

Modeling Quantum Dot Based hyLEDs using Radiant

April 26, 2019in /by

Radiant is a graphical user interface (GUI) for TCAD simulations which lowers the entry barrier for inexperienced users to doing technology analysis. In particular, the use of guided simulation tools, for both experienced and novice researchers, can speed up the development cycle. Light emitting diodes (LEDs) have caught the attention of the scientific community for many years, especially organic-based light emitting diodes (OLEDs) and the emerging quantum dot-based light emitting diodes (QD-LEDs). As well as the implementation of quantum dot (QD) technology, both organic and inorganic materials have been combined to achieve high-efficiency hybrid light emitting diodes (hyLEDs). This article features the implementation of a simplified 1D simulation of hyLEDs based on QD technology using Radiant software.

Design IP for Automotive SoCs: Trends and Solutions

April 19, 2019in /by

The number and complexity of automotive SoCs and Control Systems is growing dramatically to fill the demand for new features in next-generation vehicles. Let’s look at the specifics. In new cars you will have an advanced graphical user interface, voice recognition, and intuitive touchscreen capabilities. In addition to driver interactions, electrical control systems assist in both driving and stopping the vehicle. This will drive significant growth of the In-Vehicle Network (IVN) semiconductor market. In 2019, the total market in automotive semiconductors will reach 38 billion US dollars. By 2021, the cumulated annual growth rate (CAGR) for Level 4 Semi-autonomous vehicles will be 19%. Longer range projections are needed for Level-5 autonomous vehicles which have not arrived in the marketplace as yet. By 2030, the CAGR forecast for Level-5 vehicles is 41%. All of this is good news for the electronics industry. Which electronic companies are the top players? NXP, Infineon, Renesas, STMicroelectronics, and Texas Instruments had 1/2 of the market for automotive semiconductors in 2015 and are still market leaders.

Six-Sigma Analysis of Digital Standard Cells

April 6, 2019in /by

library of digital standard cells implements both Boolean logic and sequential storage functions. These foundation IPs are used extensively and repeatedly within application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), field programmable arrays (FPGAs), microprocessors and system-on-chip devices (SOCs).