Simulation Standard

Know how your circuit behaves across process variation before silicon tells you, with Monte Carlo-accurate results up to 30X faster.

19 years ago

New Feature of Quantum Module: Schrödinger-Poisson Solver for Nanowire Application

Introduction The trend toward ultra-short gate length MOSFET requires a more and more effective control of the channel by the gate leading to new architecture like double-gate, tri-gate, omega-gate, and

20 years ago

How Can I significantly Reduce Circuit Parasitics Netlist Extraction Time?

How Can I significantly Reduce Circuit Parasitics Netlist Extraction Time?

20 years ago

TCAD Modeling and Data of NOR Nanocrystal Memories

Introduction It is widely believed that the scaling of standard Flash devices will face in a near future several limitations, due to the high voltage requirement of the program/erase and

20 years ago

A Semi-Analytical Model for the Subthreshold Behavior of FinFLASH Structures

Abstract In this paper we present an original semi-analytical model for the subthreshold electrical behavior of complex 3D structures as the SOI FinFLASH devices. This physically-based model, which does not

20 years ago

Is it possible to calculate the resistance components of a MOSFET

Q. Is it possible to calculate the resistance components of a MOSFET (i.e. channel resistance, epi resistance, substrate resistance etc.) as a function of gate bias?

20 years ago

Design Rules and Trends for Dummy Metal Filling Using Exact, Clever and Stellar

Introduction The physical verification is becoming the most complex phase raised by the Deep SubMicron (DSM) technology. More than 50% of the design time is dedicated to the verification. With

20 years ago

Advanced Quantum Effects Simulation in Atlas

Introduction The trend toward smaller MOSFET devices with thinner gate oxide and greater doping is resulting in the increased importance of quantum mechanical effects, which are observed as shifts in

20 years ago

TCAD Simulation of a SONOS Device with Silvaco’s new FNONOS Model

Introduction Erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM) devices include amongst others, floating gate technology and SONOS (Polysilicon-Oxide-Nitride-Silicon) technology. Floating gate technology involves charge being stored in the polysilicon floating gate as

20 years ago

How to obtain a stable grid and smooth doping profile in non-planar a-Si TFT using Athena/Elite?

How to obtain a stable grid and smooth doping profile in non-planar a-Si TFT using Athena/Elite?

20 years ago

Three Dimensional Electro-Thermodynamic Analysis for GaN Light Emitting Diodes

Abstract Improvement in temperature characteristics of GaN LEDs is important for realizing reliable devices operating at high temperatures. In this article, the thermal characteristics of GaN LEDs have been analyzed