Implementation of statistical characterization and design techniques for an industrial 0.5 μm CMOS technology

  • Sharon Healy
  • , Edel Horan
  • , Kevin McCarthy
  • , Alan Mathewson
  • , Zhenqiu Ning
  • , Erik Rombouts
  • , Wim Vanderbauwhede
  • , Marnix Tack

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Abstract

This paper presents a methodology for statistical worst-case simulation using the BSIM3v3 model within commercially available tools. Statistical techniques such as Principal Component Analysis and Box-Behnken designs are used to generate a subset of models which reflect the variation of measured device performance. These worst-case corners can be used in circuit simulation to account for the effects of statistical fluctuation on circuit performance. An indication of key process parameters that need to be monitored and controlled is also provided.

Original languageEnglish
Pages227-232
Number of pages6
Publication statusPublished - 1999
EventProceedings of the 1999 International Conference on Microelectronic Test Structures, ICMTS 1999 - Goteborg, Swed
Duration: 15 Mar 199918 Mar 1999

Conference

ConferenceProceedings of the 1999 International Conference on Microelectronic Test Structures, ICMTS 1999
CityGoteborg, Swed
Period15/03/9918/03/99

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