Dec 23, 2022

[https://t.co/duNVklIjpY] #TSMC in talks to build first #Europe #chip plant #waferfab in Germany #semi #manufacturing https://t.co/DK9G7NKu3c



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Dec 20, 2022

A strategy to monitor #spin-orbit #torque #switching and exchange bias over time https://t.co/0EidL5jFTa #semi https://t.co/d2IBPIZK7v



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[OpenVAF] Next-Generation Verilog-A Compiler

OpenVAF is a Next-Generation Verilog-A compiler
that empowers the open source silicon revolution

Roadmap: OpenVAF is still in development and there many goals we aim to achieve in the longterm:

  • Noise analysis (planned for 2023)
  • Reaching full compliance with the Verilog-A standard
  • Behavioral modelling features
  • Support for features that allow defining full circuits/full PDKs in Verilog-A
  • OSDI integration in Xyce
  • Improved documentation
  • A detailed paper about the technical innovations in OpenVAF and attendance at international conferences
We, OpenVAF Developers, are always looking for cooperation partners, please do not hesitate to contact SemiMod GmbH.

Circuit simulators play a critical role in the design of electrical circuits. Accurate simulations enable circuit designers to validate circuit behavior before actual fabrication happens, potentially saving significant re-design costs. The simulation of a circuit critically depends on the so-called compact models and therefore:

  • The accuracy of the compact-model equations
  • The quality of the model parameters
Compact models predict the device terminal characteristics by means of computationally inexpensive equations. With increasingly advanced technologies, compact models have been growing significantly in complexity. At the same time an increasingly diverse set of technologies is offered to designers, requiring specific compact models for each kind of electron device.
The complexity of compact models has made the manual integration into simulators a tedious, error-prone and therefore expensive task. One reason for this is that not only the model equations have to be implemented, but also their symbolic derivatives. Numeric derivatives are not an option because they are orders of magnitude slower to compute than analytical derivatives and can introduce convergence problems due to inaccuracies. It is not uncommon - even in commercial tools - to find model implementation bugs or to observe convergence problems that result from incorrectly implemented derivatives. Some simulators with no or limited Verilog-A integration do not implement certain compact-models and can therefore not be used to simulate some processes at all.
Manually implemented compact models may differ between simulators since EDA vendors often rename parameters or alter particular model equations. Due to these simulator specific peculiarities, PDKs can usually only be used by a few specific simulators.

Verilog-A has been developed to address these problems and has become the de-facto standard for developing and distributing compact models. It allows implementing compact models via a simulator independent and standardized language. Verilog-A compilers can translate these models to machine code and allow simulators to use these models without manually implementing them. Verilog-A enables:

  • model development and customization by allowing to quickly modify the model equations without having to worry about model implementation details.
  • implementing behavioral or data-driven models, or even entire circuits.
  • inherent portability between simulators for both models and PDKs that would not be possible with traditional netlist-based formats.
Model development and customization is necessary for advanced technologies and applications, for example quantum computing, where existing models cannot provide satisfactory results and must be adjusted. It also enables research and development.

Dec 19, 2022

ED Spain Chapter Online Mini MQ: 75 YEARS OF TRANSISTOR


 

ONLINE MINI-COLLOQUIUM: 75 YEARS OF TRANSISTOR
Department of Electronic, Electrical and Automatic Control Engineering,
University Rovira i Virgili
Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain

Chair: Benjamin Iñiguez, EDS BoG Member and Vice-Chair of EDS Region 8,
Lluís F. Marsal, EDS BoG Member and Chair of the ED Spain Chapter

Tuesday, January 26, 2023 (in-person and online)

10:20-10:30 Overview, Benjamin Iñiguez

10:30-11:10 Journey through Three Magical Months 75 years ago: Transistor Invention,
                     Manoj Saxena (Uni. Delhi, India), online talk
11:10-11:50 The SOI Transistor,
                     Sorin Cristoloveanu (INP, Grenoble, France), in-person and online talk
11:50-12:30 History and Evolution of TCAD/EDA Tools Towards FOSS Applications,
                     Wladek Grabinski (GMC, Switzerland), online talk

12:30-12:40 Closing remarks, Benjamin Iñiguez


Dec 16, 2022

[Registration Now Open] IFS2023 Annual Semiconductor Industry Update Webinar

IFS2023 Annual Semiconductor Industry Update Webinar

Registration Now Open

How long will the current industry downturn last?  How broad and how deep will it be?  How can I gain a strategic advantage over my peers?  What fate now awaits the industry in 2023-24? Find out the answer to these and other key questions at Future Horizons' IFS2023 Annual Semiconductor Industry Update Webinar, Jan 17, 2023 - 3pm UK GMT: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2616691487856/WN_xYEvDlkzTaejlUeyqI-_6g


Why?  Founded in 1989, Future Horizons' track record and industry experience makes this a must-attend event for key decision makers in the semiconductor, electronics and all related industries. We always present accurate and insightful analysis at these events backed up by sound data


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This one-hour broadcast will focus on the chip industry outlook, including:
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Why Future Horizons?
We have been in the business of forecasting and analysing the semiconductor market for over 56 years and have been a trusted advisor to governments, investors and most of the top global semiconductor firms. Time and time again we have delivered sound advice and saved our clients time and money with our forensic and accurate analysis of the industry.

For a small investment of £150 plus £30 UK VAT you will gain accurate industry insight to make good strategic decisions in these uncertain times
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