Title :
The role of semiconductor foundries in advanced integrated circuit product development
Author_Institution :
SuVolta, Inc., Los Gatos, CA, USA
Abstract :
This paper describes the role of dedicated semiconductor foundries in today´s integrated circuit (IC) new product development (NPD). Conventionally, the semiconductor foundries provide cost-effective IC manufacturing technology and wafer fabrication services to fabless design companies. However, due to the increasing demands of system-on-chip for internet-centric applications, the fabless companies require complete NPD solutions including design support, technology customization, device models, and packaging. Therefore, the role of today´s foundries has become extremely critical to offer NPD services and end-product solutions for customers. This paper presents the necessary functions and core competencies required for transitioning semiconductor foundries from “pure-play” manufacturing only to complete IC manufacturing solution provider.
Keywords :
foundries; integrated circuit design; integrated circuit manufacture; product development; semiconductor device packaging; system-on-chip; Internet-centric application; NPD solution; cost-effective IC manufacturing technology; design support; device model; fabless design company; integrated circuit product development; new product development; packaging; pure-play manufacturing; semiconductor foundry; system-on-chip; technology customization; wafer fabrication; Abstracts; Business; Design automation; Fabrication; Packaging; Semiconductor device modeling; Solid modeling;
Conference_Titel :
Technology Management Conference (ITMC), 2012 IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Dallas, TX
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-2133-4
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4673-2132-7
DOI :
10.1109/ITMC.2012.6306393
