IDESA Lecture

Lecture: MOSFET Modelling
J-M. Sallese; EPFL

Specific 90nm physical effects (DIBL, gate current, mobility saturation, velocity saturation). Available models and their RF performance: BSIM, EKV3, PSP. Modeling of analog and RF parameters (e.g., gm/ID, gm/gDS, CV modeling, gate leakage, etc.). Other topics include: noise modeling, distortion, breakdown effects, thermal issues and power devices, and physical layout effects (parasitics, test, maximizing gain-bandwidth, etc.). 

Location: STFC/RAL, UK; From: 14-Jan-2013 To: 18-Jan-2013

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Job offer for Compact Modelling Engineer.

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Compact Model Engineer
Reporting To: VP of Technology
Company: IO Semiconductor, Inc.
Location: San Diego, CA

Job Description and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product development, technology development and process engineering teams on the evaluation, optimization, validation, assessment and characterization of compact device models for circuit simulation.
• Characterization and analysis of solid-state devices
• Refinement and optimization of compact models for improved analog and RF
• design efficiency and implementation on EDA platforms
• DC and RF Spice model parameter sets for typical and skewed conditions
• Device and circuit simulations
• Test structure designs for parameter extractionReports, presentations and interpretations of simulation and characterization results

Required Skills and Experience

• MS or PhD in electrical engineering, physics or equivalent
• Solid technical understanding of semiconductor device physics, device
• characterization and compact modelling for circuit simulation.
• Experience with electrical characterization, including proficiency in setting-up
• and programming measurement systems.
• Programming experience in at least one high-level, script-based language, such as
• HP Basic, Matlab or LabVIEW.
• Experience in test structure design and layout.
• Expertise in silicon-on-insulator (SOI) transistor physics and high speed device
• characterization are highly desirable.
• Experience with process and device simulation and modelling (TCAD) tools is
• desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a proven ability to work in
• teams.
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• A strong, hands-on individual contributor and a self-starter
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others

[mos-ak] [on-line publications] 5th International MOS-AK/GSA Workshop in San Francisco, Dec. 12, 2012

The MOS-AK/GSA Working Group, a global compact modeling standardization forum, has delivered their 5th international compact modeling workshop, organized on Dec. 12, 2012 in the time frame of the IEDM Conference in San Francisco. The event was organized at swissnex receiving full sponsorship provided by leaders in electronic design automation including Agilent Technologies and Mentor Graphics. The FP7 COMMON Project, Eurotraining, and MOSIS Services were among the workshop technical program promoters. More than 40 international academic researchers and modeling engineers attended two sessions to hear 11 technical compact modeling talks. The session oral presentations are available for download at http://www.mos-ak.org/sanfrancisco_2012/

The compact modeling panel discussion moderated by Larry Nagel concluded the MOS-AK/GSA workshop. Invited international academic researchers and modeling engineers reviewed the status of compact modeling standardization and agreed that the Verilog-A standard offers a unique platform for compact model developments, validation, exchange and implementation into commercial as well as open source CAD/EDA tools. The panelists also pointed out the needs of further Verilog-A standard extensions and broader Verilog-AMS language definitions to better support compact device modeling, in particular focusing on Analog/RF noise applications. It is also expected that open source developers will actively contribute to standards promotion, addressing the challenges of related CAD/EDA software developments, such as Verilog-AMS debuggers supporting new model validations; and full featured, integral Verilog-AMS simulators for semiconductor device model benchmarking.

The MOS-AK/GSA Modeling Working Group coordinates several upcoming modeling events: a spring Q2/2013 MOS-AK/GSA meeting in Munich (D), followed by a special compact modeling session at the MIXDES Conference in Gdynia (PL); and an autumn Q3/2013 MOS-AK/GSA workshop in Bucharest (RO).

Extended MOS-AK/GSA Compact Modeling Committee

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The 20nm Moore's Law Challenge - FinFET versus SOI technology... with John Chen, Nvidia

From Electronics weSRCH:

http://electronics.wesrch.com/weqEL1UYOB

Some say Moore's Law for semiconductors has stopped. But the world of 20nm technology is coming fast.  My guest, John Chen, Vice President, Wafer Foundry Group and Global Operations of Nvidia, was here to talk about it. He talks about the strengths and weaknesses of FinFET and SOI, including the power benefits and the design challenges.  Then we examine the question of Moore's Law slowing, followed up with the need for greater collaboration between fabless and foundry in a way that looks like a Virtual IDM.

The interview is in the original link, and it's quite interesting...

[mos-ak] [Final Program] 5th International MOS-AK/GSA Workshop in San Francisco, Dec. 12, 2012

Together with the Organizing Committee and Extended MOS-AK/GSA TPC Committee and the MOS-AK prime sponsors Agilent Technologies and Mentor Graphics, we have pleasure to invite to the 5th International MOS-AK/GSA Workshop in San Francisco, Dec. 12, 2012 http://www.mos-ak.org/sanfrancisco_2012/ The event will be organized in timeframe of the IEDM and CMC meetings.

Venue:

swissnex San Francisco

730 Montgomery Street

San Francisco, CA 94111, USA

Final Workshop Program <http://www.mos-ak.org/sanfrancisco_2012/>

Workshop Agenda:

• MOS-AK/GSA Workshop - Dec. 12, 2012 (9:00am - 5:00pm)
  
• 9:00am - 12:00 Morning Session
• 1:00pm - 4:00pm Afternoon Session
  
• 4:00pm - 5:00pm Panel: Status and Future of Verilog-A Compact Modeling Standardization
• Moderator: Larry Nagel
• 5:00pm End of the MOS-AK/GSA workshop

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