01-05-2012, 12:04 PM
Synopsys TCAD Services
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Overview
Synopsys TCAD tools are used by process and device engineers at all major semiconductor
companies to develop and optimize semiconductor technologies. Synopsys TCAD Services targets
the optimization of processes and devices using TCAD tools and the investigation of technology
development and manufacturing issues using process and device modeling methods. Synopsys
TCAD Services offers calibration, simulation, model development, and consulting to customers.
Our goal is to improve time- and cost-effectiveness in the design, the development, and the
manufacturing of semiconductor devices and technologies using process and device modeling
techniques. We apply TCAD and process compact model (PCM) methodologies to solve technology
issues and to mitigate risk by providing flexible and extensive resources, and highly trained
personnel.
Synopsys TCAD Services
Rigorous and Predictive Modeling to Optimize
Technology and Device Characteristics
With today’s highly complex semiconductor development and
manufacturing processes, establishing new technologies and
producing high-yielding products can be a daunting challenge.
Access to ever more diversified technical expertise and
highly skilled and specialized engineers is essential to ensure
successful development of new technologies, as well as to
achieve high yield and to meet time-to-market constraints.
Synopsys TCAD Services has an extensive resumé of helping
customers deploy TCAD-based technology development
methodologies, resulting in increased engineering productivity,
reduced development costs, and increased product yield.
Drawing upon a wide spectrum of experience and expertise
from TCAD modeling and technology development, Synopsys
TCAD Services delivers a methodology and simulation
environment for consistent, accurate, and predictive process–
device modeling of a wide range of technologies. Our expertise
in TCAD simulation tools, process technologies, as well as
broad knowledge in device applications can help you accelerate
the deployment of TCAD-based technology development,
advanced process control, and yield improvement to increase
your company’s profitability.
Turnkey Solutions
TCAD is essential for developing and optimizing semiconductor
processes and devices. The latest International Technology
Roadmap for Semiconductors highlights TCAD as a key
technology to reduce development costs and time-tomarket
[1]. Synopsys TCAD Services offers a selection of
services, providing turnkey solutions to customers who seek
to improve their TCAD usage or who want to apply a TCADbased
methodology for process and device development and
optimization. With Synopsys TCAD Services, customers can
maximize their benefits of using TCAD by taking advantage of a
comprehensive range of services, including:
Performance optimization for logic, memory, optical, and
analog and discrete devices
Process (front end of line) optimization to meet device
performance or manufacturability targets
TCAD calibration for process and device modeling to
establish a consistent and predictive simulation environment
for technology development
Process compact model (PCM) generation for advanced
process control and parametric yield improvement in
manufacturing
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Synopsys TCAD Services
Semiconductor Engineering and Optimization Services Based on TCAD Modeling
Synopsys TCAD Services has developed rigorous and reliable
methods to apply TCAD process and device simulations to
device development, process integration, and optimization for
performance or yield. Our methodologies are deterministic,
through the application of TCAD, and cover the most relevant
issues in modern technology applications.
Logic
Ultrashallow junction (USJ) process engineering including
‘cocktail’ implants and advanced annealing technologies
Strain engineering and modeling of process-induced strain on
device performance
Front end of line (FEOL) device optimization through
extension, and halo and source/drain junction engineering
Process compact modeling for threshold voltages, on-current
and off-current, capacitances, and delay time based on
dominant process parameters
Analog and Discrete
Heterojunction bipolar transistor (HBT) process and device
optimization
Bipolar CMOS DMOS (BCD) technology and consistent
multidevice process optimization
High-voltage MOS or IGBT optimization for Vt, Ron, BV, and
delay times covering 2D and 3D effects
Process or layout optimization for robustness and
performance increase of discrete devices, and extraction of
compact models for ruggedness optimization
Electrostatic Discharge
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a fundamental threat to all
types of semiconductor device. Synopsys TCAD Services
provides a combined solution for ESD characterization and
modeling, with the goal to establish an ESD model that allows
process or layout optimization. Based on transmission line
pulsing (TLP) measurements, Synopsys TCAD Services can
build a calibrated TCAD ESD model and extract a compact
model description of the ESD structures for use in circuit
simulation.
Memory
SRAM and DRAM cell optimization, and junction engineering
especially for extension/buried strap implants
Single event upset (SEU) simulation for process radiationhardening
(doping and layout dependency) and soft error rate
(SER) estimation of DRAM
Injection current and field optimization for nonvolatile memory
(flash and SONOS)
Optical and Solar
CMOS image sensor and CCD sensor process and device
optimization for dark current, transfer characteristics, optical
crosstalk, and efficiency analysis
Solar cell optimization of light trapping (3D textured surfaces)
and external quantum efficiency
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Overview
Synopsys TCAD tools are used by process and device engineers at all major semiconductor
companies to develop and optimize semiconductor technologies. Synopsys TCAD Services targets
the optimization of processes and devices using TCAD tools and the investigation of technology
development and manufacturing issues using process and device modeling methods. Synopsys
TCAD Services offers calibration, simulation, model development, and consulting to customers.
Our goal is to improve time- and cost-effectiveness in the design, the development, and the
manufacturing of semiconductor devices and technologies using process and device modeling
techniques. We apply TCAD and process compact model (PCM) methodologies to solve technology
issues and to mitigate risk by providing flexible and extensive resources, and highly trained
personnel.
Synopsys TCAD Services
Rigorous and Predictive Modeling to Optimize
Technology and Device Characteristics
With today’s highly complex semiconductor development and
manufacturing processes, establishing new technologies and
producing high-yielding products can be a daunting challenge.
Access to ever more diversified technical expertise and
highly skilled and specialized engineers is essential to ensure
successful development of new technologies, as well as to
achieve high yield and to meet time-to-market constraints.
Synopsys TCAD Services has an extensive resumé of helping
customers deploy TCAD-based technology development
methodologies, resulting in increased engineering productivity,
reduced development costs, and increased product yield.
Drawing upon a wide spectrum of experience and expertise
from TCAD modeling and technology development, Synopsys
TCAD Services delivers a methodology and simulation
environment for consistent, accurate, and predictive process–
device modeling of a wide range of technologies. Our expertise
in TCAD simulation tools, process technologies, as well as
broad knowledge in device applications can help you accelerate
the deployment of TCAD-based technology development,
advanced process control, and yield improvement to increase
your company’s profitability.
Turnkey Solutions
TCAD is essential for developing and optimizing semiconductor
processes and devices. The latest International Technology
Roadmap for Semiconductors highlights TCAD as a key
technology to reduce development costs and time-tomarket
[1]. Synopsys TCAD Services offers a selection of
services, providing turnkey solutions to customers who seek
to improve their TCAD usage or who want to apply a TCADbased
methodology for process and device development and
optimization. With Synopsys TCAD Services, customers can
maximize their benefits of using TCAD by taking advantage of a
comprehensive range of services, including:
Performance optimization for logic, memory, optical, and
analog and discrete devices
Process (front end of line) optimization to meet device
performance or manufacturability targets
TCAD calibration for process and device modeling to
establish a consistent and predictive simulation environment
for technology development
Process compact model (PCM) generation for advanced
process control and parametric yield improvement in
manufacturing
•
•
•
•
Synopsys TCAD Services
Semiconductor Engineering and Optimization Services Based on TCAD Modeling
Synopsys TCAD Services has developed rigorous and reliable
methods to apply TCAD process and device simulations to
device development, process integration, and optimization for
performance or yield. Our methodologies are deterministic,
through the application of TCAD, and cover the most relevant
issues in modern technology applications.
Logic
Ultrashallow junction (USJ) process engineering including
‘cocktail’ implants and advanced annealing technologies
Strain engineering and modeling of process-induced strain on
device performance
Front end of line (FEOL) device optimization through
extension, and halo and source/drain junction engineering
Process compact modeling for threshold voltages, on-current
and off-current, capacitances, and delay time based on
dominant process parameters
Analog and Discrete
Heterojunction bipolar transistor (HBT) process and device
optimization
Bipolar CMOS DMOS (BCD) technology and consistent
multidevice process optimization
High-voltage MOS or IGBT optimization for Vt, Ron, BV, and
delay times covering 2D and 3D effects
Process or layout optimization for robustness and
performance increase of discrete devices, and extraction of
compact models for ruggedness optimization
Electrostatic Discharge
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a fundamental threat to all
types of semiconductor device. Synopsys TCAD Services
provides a combined solution for ESD characterization and
modeling, with the goal to establish an ESD model that allows
process or layout optimization. Based on transmission line
pulsing (TLP) measurements, Synopsys TCAD Services can
build a calibrated TCAD ESD model and extract a compact
model description of the ESD structures for use in circuit
simulation.
Memory
SRAM and DRAM cell optimization, and junction engineering
especially for extension/buried strap implants
Single event upset (SEU) simulation for process radiationhardening
(doping and layout dependency) and soft error rate
(SER) estimation of DRAM
Injection current and field optimization for nonvolatile memory
(flash and SONOS)
Optical and Solar
CMOS image sensor and CCD sensor process and device
optimization for dark current, transfer characteristics, optical
crosstalk, and efficiency analysis
Solar cell optimization of light trapping (3D textured surfaces)
and external quantum efficiency