EDN

Reference-tool flows and process-design kits, part two

In design support for the fabless or foundry-based semiconductor-design model, the main mechanism for circuit-design information is the PDK (process-design kit). The PDK describes the electrical, ...
Electronic Design

Process Design Kits Accelerate Product Delivery Without Sacrificing Performance

When it comes to taking advantage of new silicon technology, design enablement teams must deliver accurate process design kits (PDKs) to mitigate the complexity of evolving semiconductor processes.
Electronic Design

Pair Teams On 130-nm Mixed-Signal/RF Process Design Kit

A joint effort between Mentor Graphics and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has resulted in foundry-qualified process design kits (Mentor-PDKs) that support Mentor's entire ...
EDN

Reference kit accelerates RF designs

The Mixed Signal/Radio Frequency Reference Design Kit (MS/RF RDK) aims to accelerate analog, mixed-signal, and RF designs and RF SoC verification and integration. It enables a top-down MS/RF design ...