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Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) recently
announced shipment of its first release of the industry-leading SPICE modeling
tools it obtained through the acquisition of Accelicon Technologies in
February.
The tools - Model
Builder Program (MBP), Model
Quality Assurance (MQA) and Advanced
Model Analysis (AMA) - are now an integral part of Agilent's
device-modeling portfolio.
"The release today unambiguously
demonstrates our full and long-term commitment to MBP, MQA and AMA, all of
which have enjoyed popular and unwavering support from our worldwide customer
base," said Brian Chen, device modeling product manager with Agilent EEsof
EDA.
MBP 2012.07 offers turnkey solutions
for SPICE model extraction. A rich set of powerful and unique features make it
the tool of choice for high-volume, high-efficiency model generation at
foundries and integrated device manufacturers, and for SPICE library customization
at leading-edge fabless companies to enable concurrent circuit designs.
MQA 2012.07 serves as a platform for
performing automated, comprehensive and systematic SPICE model qualification.
It is the de facto industry-standard tool for SPICE library signoff at
foundries and IDMs, and for SPICE library acceptance in design houses.
AMA 2012.07 meets the need for SPICE
model and layout-versus-schematic covalidation for cutting-edge technologies
where layout-dependent effects have become prevalent due to
performance-enhancing processing techniques.
"As the leading provider of
semiconductor device-modeling solutions, we continue to innovate and improve
workflow efficiency and model accuracy," said Chris Morton, device
modeling business manager with Agilent EEsof EDA. "The full
device-modeling portfolio from Agilent, which consists of IC-CAP/WaferPro, MBP,
MQA and AMA, is the industry's only high-quality, high-efficiency turnkey
solution for silicon modeling, from measurement to data analysis and from model
generation to model qualification."
About MBP Software
The Model Builder Program provides both
automation and flexibility for high-volume, high-throughput device modeling.
MBP includes powerful, built-in characterization and modeling capabilities, as
well as an open interface for modeling strategy customization. It is widely
used both by semiconductor foundries and design houses to extract and customize
SPICE model libraries. More information is available at www.agilent.com/find/eesof-mbp.
About MQA Software
Model Quality Assurance software
provides a complete solution and framework to fabless design companies, IDMs
and foundries for SPICE model library validation, comparison and documentation.
As the de facto industry standard SPICE model quality assurance tool, MQA
automatically performs model quality assurance, comparison and documentation to
ensure design success using advanced process technologies. More information is
available at www.agilent.com/find/eesof-mqa.
About AMA Software
Advanced Model Analysis software
performs model validation and analysis functions related to the
layout-dependent effects in cutting-edge process technologies. It is the
solution for covalidation of SPICE models and LVS decks. AMA integrates a
complete flow, including layout generation, layout extraction, SPICE
simulation, data analysis and reporting. More information is available at www.agilent.com/find/eesof-ama.
About Agilent EEsof EDA Software
Agilent EEsof EDA is the leading
supplier of electronic design automation software for microwave, RF,
high-frequency, high-speed digital, RF system, electronic system level,
circuit, 3-D electromagnetic, physical design and device-modeling applications.
More information is available at www.agilent.com/find/eesof.
About Agilent Technologies
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) is
the world's premier measurement company and a technology leader in chemical
analysis, life sciences, diagnostics, electronics and communications. The
company's 20,000 employees serve customers in more than 100 countries. Agilent
had net revenues of $6.6 billion in fiscal 2011. Information about Agilent is
available at www.agilent.com.