DocumentCode
1443429
Title
Layout Proximity Effects and Modeling Alternatives for IC Designs
Author
Lin, Xi-Wei ; Moroz, Victor
Author_Institution
Silicon Eng. Group, Synopsys, Mountain View, CA, USA
Volume
27
Issue
2
fYear
2010
Firstpage
18
Lastpage
25
Abstract
Layout-dependent variations significantly affect device modeling, model extraction, and design solutions. A novel approach is proposed in this article to seamlessly integrate physical models of lithography, strained Si, and ion implantation processes, with layout geometry for efficient model generation.
Keywords
integrated circuit layout; integrated circuit modelling; ion implantation; proximity effect (lithography); IC designs; device modeling; ion implantation process; layout geometry; layout proximity effects; layout-dependent variations; lithography; model extraction; modeling alternatives; CMOS integrated circuits; CMOS technology; Compressive stress; Integrated circuit layout; Integrated circuit modeling; Lithography; Optical scattering; Proximity effect; Semiconductor device modeling; Silicon; CMOS; compact model; design and test; extraction; layout; lithography; mobility; proximity; stress; threshold voltage; variability;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Design & Test of Computers, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0740-7475
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MDT.2010.48
Filename
5432319
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