Jobs in compact modelling

More job offers: RF Magic and Kilopass... They are not as known as HP, but perhaps it is worth a look...

Urgent!!!! Job in Compact Modelling

The IHP - Innovations for High Performance Microelectronics

invites applications for a position in

Engineer for CMOS Compact Modelling and Technology Support
AZ 3102/07

The IHP consists of approximately 200 research staff, primarily in the area of wireless communications, including SiGe-based technologies, diagnostics, and materials research. We are working in a multidisciplinary environment, spanning materials, process technology, circuits, and systems. The IHP is housed in a state-of-the-art building 55 minutes from Berlin, with ultra-modern facilities. Our innovations are in worldwide demand.

We are seeking a candidate with a Master degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics in the field of CMOS compact modelling. The main tasks will be the characterization of advanced CMOS devices and extraction of SPICE models for IHP 0.25µm and 0.13µm technologies. Further he has to support statistical analysis of electrical test data.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated with good experimental, computing, and theoretical skills. Experience in semiconductor device physics and in one or more of the following fields would be an advantage: Compact modelling, Silicon IC technology, electrical parameter analysis.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of semiconductor technology in an upcoming new field. We offer a challenging, multinational environment, with excellent career prospects for highly motivated individuals. You will have the opportunity to establish an international reputation at the forefront of high tech.

The position will be filled as quickly as possible. Salary will be on the TV-L scale.

Please send your application letter/e-mail by October 31, 2007 including CV, copies of (scanned) certificates, and addresses of at least one referee to:

Dr. Christel Quick

IHP GmbH

Im Technologiepark 25

15236 Frankfurt (Oder)

Germany

Phone: +49 335 5625 330

Fax: +49 335 5625 666

Email: quick@ihp-microelectronics.com

For further information please contact:

Dr. Rene Scholz

IHP GmbH

Im Technologiepark 25

15236 Frankfurt (Oder)

Germany

Phone: +49 335 5625 647

Fax: +49 335 5625 327

E-mail: scholz@ihp-microelectronics.com

A Compact Model for OLEDs

An interesting paper in the last issue (91) of Applied Physics Letters from Ling Li, Gregor Meller, and Hans Kosina.
As they say: "The diffusion-controlled injection process in OLED is investigated and the concept of critical distance is proposed. A compact injection model applicable to OLED is formulated. This model is shown to fit the experimental data well and to explain the dependency of the injection current on the barrier height, the temperature, and the electric field. It was found that the field-dependent mobility plays an important role in the injection model at higher electric field."

Have a look here:

Diffusion-controlled charge injection model for organic light-emitting diodes
Ling Li, Gregor Meller, and Hans Kosina
Appl. Phys. Lett. 91, 172111 (2007) (3 pages)
Abstract

A paper on FinFET circuits

In this month's issue of the IEEE Trans. on CAD, there is a very interesting paper from K.Roy et al, who present some interesting techniques to deal with FinFETs to create circuits. Have a look here. The model they present to estimate the current is an alpha-law one, but I should think the idea is nice and could be developed further using more complex (I mean, exact...) models.

MIXDES'08

Let me draw Your attention to the annual International Conference Mixed Design of Integrated Circuits and Systems (http://www.mixdes.org/), which has been organized in Poland since 1994 by the Department of Microelectronics and Computer Science, Technical University of Łódź, Poland. For the last 8 years, special sessions on Compact Modeling have been organized as an event accompanying MIXDES conferences. They have become a well recognized forum of CM knowledge exchange. Since their beginning Wladek Grabinski has been their chairman and main organizer. This year, he is being assisted by Daniel Tomaszewski in the session organization.

The next edition of the MIXDES and of the special session on Compact Modeling will be held in Poznań, 19-21 June 2008. You are kindly invited to take part in this event which, I am sure, will enrich you with many satisfying experiences, including, why not, visiting the beautiful old quarter of Poznán, with the cathedral and the old market.