Software provides BiCMOS-RF modeling.
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Based on TRADICA program, HiCUM Master Toolkit Release 2.6 provides modeling of process variations, enabling statistical design and circuit yield optimization. Scalable parameter extraction approach allows extracting model parameters for heterojunction bipolar transistors in similar way used for MOS devices. User can produce complete library of model parameters that are ready to be incorporated in Process Design Kit.
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XMOD Broadens its BiCMOS-RF Modelling Software Offer
HiCUM Master Toolkit (HMT) Release 2.6: XMOD's Powerful Scalable Bipolar Model Parameter Extraction Toolkit
BORDEAUX, France, March 2/ -- In order to meet the growing demand of more accurate models targeting the SiGe BiCMOS market, XMOD Technologies is pleased to announce the new release of the HiCUM Master Toolkit.
"Geometry-scalable physics and processed-based RF models for bipolar transistors are the key of successful BiCMOS RF designs. Highly accurate fully scalable HiCUM models, including modelling of process variations enabling statistical design and circuit yield optimization, can now be generated with unprecedented fast turnaround," said Prof. Michael Schroter, co-founder of XMOD Technologies.
Based on the TRADICA(c) program developed by Prof. Schroter, the HMT is integrated as an Agilent ICCAP(c) module, allowing native performance and high flexibility by linking both platforms.
"The scalable parameter extraction approach of the HMT allows extracting model parameters for heterojunction bipolar transistors (HBT) in a similar way used for MOS devices. Based on a reduced set of measurements the user can produce a complete library of model parameters ready to be incorporated in a Process Design Kit (PDK). Due to its physical basis, this is the most cost efficient and accurate way to generate bipolar transistor models." said Dr. Bertrand Ardouin, R&D Director of XMOD Technologies.
"In a very short time, XMOD became a reference among the RF community as a dominant player for RF BiCMOS modelling. This resulted from XMOD's close relationships with its customers allowing its highly qualified scientific experts providing customized solutions to best fit the needs of foundries, Integrated Device Manufacturers (IDM) or fabless companies. Semiconductor companies' and partners' feedback integration policy benefit XMOD's customers. This makes the already praised XMOD tools a very attractive choice for RF characterization and modelling, especially in terms of user friendliness and productivity." said Aydine Modjtahedi, Technical Marketing Manager of XMOD Technologies.
About XMOD Technologies:
XMOD Technologies (www.xmodtech.com) is a leading company specialized in RF device modelling. Through high value-added services and software XMOD enables Analog / mixed-signal and RFIC designers developing next generation, high performance ICs quickly and easily. XMOD software and modelling services are used by foundries, design houses and IDM companies to solve their challenging simulation and design problems.
Aydine Modjtahedi, Technical Marketing Manager, XMOD Technlogies, Tel: +33-5-4000-34-39, modjtahedi@xmodtech.com
