EDN

Bringing MEMS into the IC design flow

Micro-electro-mechanical systems have been available for years, and have been successful in selected high-volume applications. But MEMS design is not as organized as it could be. MEMS design typically ...
Semiconductor Engineering

Boost High-Performance IC Design Flows With Early Interactive Symmetry Checking

In the realm of high-performance IC (integrated circuit) design, symmetry is not just an aesthetic preference—it’s a critical factor for ensuring proper device functionality, especially in analog and ...
Semiconductor Engineering

Research on Wire Sweep of Integrated Circuit Packaging Based on Three-dimensional Flow Simulation

“Semiconductor manufacturing technology is becoming more and more rapidly. In the process of Integrated Circuit (IC) encapsulation, when wires contact each other, it will cause short circuit. Wire ...
EDN

DESIGN TOOLS: IC design flow integrated

Santa Cruz, Calif. — At first glance, the Pilot Design Environment from Synopsys Inc. may sound like a resurrected EDA framework from the late 1980s. But Synopsys claims to be taking a fresh approach ...
mccormick.northwestern.edu

COMP_ENG 393, 493: Advanced Low Power Digital and Mixed-signal Integrated Circuit Design

Integrated circuits (IC) serve as the backbone of any information system and mobile devices. This course provides an in-depth review of the advanced technology in integrated circuit design targeting ...
Electronic Design

Electrothermal Mechanical Stress Reference Design Flow for Printed Circuit Boards and Electronic Packages

Learn how ANSYS simulation software can help accurately predict electromagnetic, thermal and mechanical performance of a PCB. Used for all electrical CAD types including IC packages, touch panel ...