Modeling and Characterization

Chapter 2 describes the next step in IBM's enablement, namely modeling and characterization. These methodologies have been matured over a decade of world-class development, and are a critical part of IBM's ability to provide first-pass enablement for designers. This chapter also reviews the predictive modeling work, presents the model characterization work, and discusses in detail the compact modeling of a broad range of devices. Key points brought out in this chapter include: Discussion the background and methodology of IBM's predictive modeling work. Discussion of IBM's model characterization development activities. Presents the compact modeling work for the active HBT and FET devices. Discussion compact modeling methodology for the advanced passive devices.