An Integrated Workflow For Circuit Design, Simulation, And Functional Safety Analysis


By Daniel Zhang and Claudius Jordan Functional safety analysis is a crucial step in the development of safety-critical systems. It ensures that the system-under-development meets its defined safety requirements and functions safely under both nominal and fault conditions. In the event of a failure, the system must respond appropriately to mitigate the risk of safety hazards that could potent... » read more

Combining SPICE With IBIS-AMI: Solving Advanced Signal Integrity Verification Challenges With Solido SPICE


This paper explores current technology trends in high-speed links, including high-speed memory and SerDes applications, highlighting the critical roles of combined SPICE-level and IBIS-AMI modeling for accurate verification. Verifying high-speed links with IBIS-AMI during the circuit design phase presents significant complexity due to the combined effects of equalization schemes, channel S-para... » read more

What Is The Next Generation In RF Circuit Simulation And Optimization?


Throughout a modern radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) design and fabrication process, engineers run many types of simulations to verify and validate their decisions, including: electronic circuit simulations RF circuit simulations electromagnetic (EM) simulations thermal simulations and electro-thermal co-simulations post-layout mixed signal (analog and digital) simulat... » read more

Simulations à la Carte: Infusing SPICE Models For A Tasty Design Experience


Have you ever noticed how the simplest dishes become unforgettable with just the right seasoning? As an Ecuadorian, I’ve learned this firsthand. A touch of “ají”—a traditional chili sauce—can transform any meal into something extraordinary. The tamarillo-based hot sauce is my personal favorite. It’s not just a condiment; it’s an experience. And when it comes to power electronics,... » read more

Modeling Flux-Quantizing Josephson Junction Circuits


We introduce Josephson junction and inductor models in Keysight ADS that feature an auxiliary flux port, and facilitate the expression of flux quantization conditions in simulation of superconducting microwave circuits. We present several examples that illustrate our methodology for constructing flux-quantizing circuits, including dc- and rf-SQUIDs, tunable couplers, and parametric amplifiers u... » read more

Latency, Interconnects, And Poker


Semiconductor Engineering sat down with Larry Pileggi, Coraluppi Head and Tanoto Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, and the winner of this year's Phil Kaufman Award for Pioneering Contributions. What follows are excerpts of that conversation. SE: When did you first get started working in semiconductors — and particularly, EDA? Pileggi: This w... » read more

Rapid Prototyping For Emerging Semiconductor Devices


A technical paper titled “Generating Predictive Models for Emerging Semiconductor Devices” was published by researchers at TU Darmstadt and NaMLab. Abstract: "Circuit design requires fast and scalable models which are compatible to modern electronic design automation tools. For this task typically analytical compact models are preferred. However, for emerging device concepts with altered ... » read more

GAA NSFETs: ML for Device and Circuit Modeling


A new technical paper titled "A Comprehensive Technique Based on Machine Learning for Device and Circuit Modeling of Gate-All-Around Nanosheet Transistors" was published by researchers at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University. Abstract (excerpt) "Machine learning (ML) is poised to play an important part in advancing the predicting capability in semiconductor device compact modeling domai... » read more

Search Based Method For Identifying Aging Model Parameters


A technical paper titled “Leveraging Public Information to Fit a Compact Hot Carrier Injection Model to a Target Technology” was published by researchers at University of Victoria. Abstract: "The design of countermeasures against integrated circuit counterfeit recycling requires the ability to simulate aging in CMOS devices. Electronic design automation tools commonly provide this ability... » read more

The Complex Art Of Handling S-Parameters


By Pradeep Thiagarajan and Youssef Abdelkader IC design is transforming at an accelerated pace along with fabrication technology. The need to incorporate more functionality has led to denser dies, multi-die chips, stacked 3D ICs, and advanced packaging. Furthermore, the increasing demand for enhanced connectivity with more and faster access to data continues to drive technology towards highe... » read more

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