Title :
Validation of nano-CMOS Predictive Technology Model tool on NanoHUB.org
Author :
Rodriguez, Alejandro ; Huq, Hasina F.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Univ. of Texas-Pan American, Edinburg, TX, USA
Abstract :
Predictive Technology Model (PTM) files estimate the behavior of sub-micron transistors. They are generated by scaling down from larger known technology nodes. Since PTM´s can be used in conjunction with CAD programs, circuit designers are able to characterize nano-CMOS circuits even before the technology is available for manufacturing. To facilitate the extraction of PTM´s, online tools such as the Nano-CMOS tool on NanoHUB.org are available free to the public. This tool allows a user to automatically generate a model card by adjusting 10 parameters. Modifying the temperature parameter gives a new look into how sub-micron transistors will behave at high temperature.
Keywords :
CMOS integrated circuits; circuit CAD; nanoelectronics; transistors; CAD program; NanoHUB.org; PTM; nano-CMOS circuit; predictive technology model tool; submicron transistor; temperature parameter; CMOS integrated circuits; Integrated circuit modeling; Propagation delay; SPICE; Semiconductor device modeling; Temperature dependence; Transistors; CMOS; predictive modeling; temperature;
Conference_Titel :
Nanotechnology (IEEE-NANO), 2011 11th IEEE Conference on
Conference_Location :
Portland, OR
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-1514-3
Electronic_ISBN :
1944-9399
DOI :
10.1109/NANO.2011.6144424
