Developing device models

Describes rapid implementation of semiconductor device models in SPICE using an MCAST compact model compiler. Device-model development is a vital component of circuit design and is traditionally a very challenging task. To overcome this challenge, it would be beneficial for model developers to use high-level behavioral language and model compilers. Implementations of MOS level-3 models and BSIMSOI models have demonstrated that this behavioral modeling approach is more efficient and practical than traditional C/FORTRAN methodologies and could save future model developers a significant amount of time and cost in implementation and maintenance. With the further enhancement and wider acceptance of this new approach, it is expected to promote more and better device models in the near future.