Fabless Semiconductor Association Announces 2004 FSA Design Modeling Workshop;Event to Be Held During 2004 FSA Suppliers Expo and Technical Conference
SAN JOSE, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Sept. 15, 2004—
The Fabless Semiconductor Association (FSA), the voice
of the global fabless business model, announces that its 2004 Design
Modeling Workshop will be held from October 4-5, 2004 at David's
Restaurant in Santa Clara, Calif. The workshop will take place as part
of the 2004 FSA Suppliers Expo and Technical Conference.
The two-day workshop will provide a forum for the discussion of
the most important modeling methods and techniques used in modern
integrated circuit design including model generation, extraction,
validation and comparison. Industry thought-leaders will discuss the
pressing issues affecting simulation models and highlight the new
solutions that are proposed by industry and academia to overcome
current modeling challenges.
"A number of new challenges arise when modeling is extended to the
sub-90nm fabrication processes," said Pekka Ojala, manager of the
technology in communications division for Exar Corporation and FSA
modeling subcommittee chairman. "While the device and interconnect
structures change drastically during the process scaling, they require
more up-to-date models, more accurate extraction techniques and
precision simulation tools that are capable of using all the necessary
information efficiently over operating and harmonic frequencies that
extend up to 100 GHz and beyond. We look forward to working through
these types of technical issues with leading modeling experts at the
workshop and providing solutions for real-world problems."
The two-day program will include 12 presentations by industry
leaders, including:
-- "The EKV3.0 MOSFET Model for Advanced Analog IC Design," by
Matthias Bucher, Technical University of Crete
-- "Accurate RF and Analog Modeling Platforms," by Samir
Chaudhry, Jazz Semiconductor
-- "Next Generation RF and Microwave Compact Modeling," by Ali
Niknejad, University of California at Berkeley
-- "Advanced FET Structures for Nanoscale CMOS Technology," by
Tsu-Jae King, University of California at Berkeley
-- "Si/SiGe Bipolar Transistor Modeling," by Michael Schroter,
TU-Dresden
-- "CDN-LDMOS Model Introduction," by Ping Chen, Cadence Design
Systems
-- "High-Frequency Noise Modeling of MOSFETs for RF IC
Applications," by Jamal Deen, McMaster University and
Chih-Hung Chen, McMaster University
-- "Modeling and Characterization of on-chip Inductance for
Sub-100nm Cu CMOS Process," by Narain Arora, Cadence Design
Systems
-- "65nm and 90nm Interconnect Modeling Challenges," by Osman
Ersed Akcasu, OEA International
-- "Characterization and Modeling of Process Variations," by
Sharad Saxena, PDF Solutions
-- "TCAD and Compact Modeling," by Michael Duane, Applied
Materials
-- "RF-Design," by Thomas Lee, Stanford University
The workshop will also feature a panel discussion moderated by Tak
Young of Nassda Corporation entitled, "Is crosstalk effect killing the
semiconductor industry?"
Fees for attendance of the 2004 FSA Design Modeling Workshop are
$450 for both days for FSA members, $750 for non-members and $225 for
students. Fees for attending one day of the workshop are $300 for FSA
members, $450 for non-members and $150 for students. Registration is
available on the FSA's Web site at:
http://www.fsa.org/suppliers_expo/tech_conference/modeling.asp.
About the Fabless Semiconductor Association:
The FSA is the voice of the global fabless business model.
Incorporated in 1994, the Association positively impacts the growth
and return on invested capital of this business model to enhance the
environment for innovation. The FSA provides a platform for meaningful
global collaboration between fabless companies and their partners;
provides members with timely research and resources; and identifies,
debates, and discusses business and technical issues. FSA members
include fabless companies and their supply chain and service partners
and represent more than 21 countries spanning North America,
Asia-Pacific, Europe and the Middle East. www.fsa.org
Contact:
Fabless Semiconductor Association
Vivian Pangburn, 972-866-7579 ext.140
vpangburn@fsa.org
or
Shelton PR
Media Contact:
Helen Garrett, 972-239-5119 ext. 201
hgarrett@sheltongroup.com
