IP and design tool flows accelerate implementation of robust
non-planar architecture for mobile products
MILPITAS, Calif., -- (Business Wire)
GLOBALFOUNDRIES and Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a global leader
providing software, IP and services used to accelerate innovation in
chips and electronic systems, today announced the two companies have
partnered to deliver a comprehensive design solution to accelerate the
implementation of GLOBALFOUNDRIES’ 14 nm-XM FinFET offering. The
solution includes Synopsys’ DesignWare® Embedded Memory and Logic
Library IP; design tools from the Galaxy™ Implementation Platform; and
TCAD process and device simulation tools, all optimized to enable design
teams to achieve desired performance, power and area requirements in the
most efficient, low-risk manner. The collaborative development is built
on the industry’s first modular FinFET technology, which combines a 14
nanometer (nm) FinFET device with elements of GLOBALFOUNDRIES’ 20 nm-LPM
process to reduce risk and accelerate time to volume.
“We have a long-standing relationship with Synopsys that has resulted in
a wide range of proven design implementation solutions for our mutual
customers. The compelling benefits available through our new 14
nanometer-XM FinFET technology, particularly in addressing the
requirements of mobile device SoCs, will be much more accessible and
efficient to realize thanks to this latest collaboration,” said Mike
Noonen, executive vice president of marketing, sales, design and quality
at GLOBALFOUNDRIES. “The combination of our advanced process and
Synopsys’ IP, design and manufacturing tools design environment will
give customers the performance and power benefits of three-dimensional
FinFET transistors with less risk and a faster time-to-market.”
FinFET transistors are a significant change from planar devices.
GLOBALFOUNDRIES collaborated with Synopsys on TCAD to model and simulate
the changes and to speed up the process development and performance
optimization of its FinFET devices. In addition, these devices and the
associated shrinking of process geometry at 14nm impact parasitic
extraction, SPICE modeling of the devices, routing rules, and IP
development. GLOBALFOUNDRIES and Synopsys collaborated closely to
minimize the impact of these changes and ensure smooth adoption of
FinFET technology by design teams. Synopsys’ extensive portfolio of
DesignWare® Embedded Memory and Logic Library IP is
architected to achieve the full benefits of GLOBALFOUNDRIES’ 14 nm-XM
FinFET technology. The IP delivers superior results in the areas of
performance, leakage and dynamic power, and low voltage operation.
“Synopsys has a history of strong collaboration with GLOBALFOUNDRIES to
bring advanced process technologies to the market,” said John Chilton,
senior vice president, marketing and strategic development, at Synopsys,
Inc. “Our collaboration on FinFET is built on this foundation. It
focuses on enabling design teams to take full advantage of
GLOBALFOUNDRIES’ investment in 14 nanometer process technology and the
significant benefits it brings to next-generation semiconductor designs.”
About 14 nm-XM
The 14 nm-XM offering is based on a modular technology architecture that
uses a 14nm FinFET device combined with elements of GLOBALFOUNDRIES’ 20
nm-LPM process, which is well on its way to production. Technology
development is already underway, with test silicon running through
GLOBALFOUNDRIES’ Fab 8 in Saratoga County, N.Y. The XM stands for
“eXtreme Mobility,” and it is the industry’s leading non-planar
architecture that is truly optimized for mobile system-on-chip (SoC)
designs, providing a whole product solution from the transistor all the
way up to the system level. The technology is expected to deliver a
40-60% improvement in battery life when compared to today’s
two-dimensional planar transistors at the 20 nm node.
Note to Editors: This news is part of a series
of announcements released by GLOBALFOUNDRIES at today’s Common
Platform Technology Forum in Santa Clara, CA. The company is featuring
five partnerships designed to deliver innovative semiconductor solutions
on top of the Common Platform’s shared technology base. The partnerships
will be highlighted in a keynote entitled “Common Technology, Uncommon
Solutions,” to be delivered by Mike Noonen, executive vice president of
marketing, sales, quality and design at GLOBALFOUNDRIES. The keynote
will be streamed live beginning at approximately 10 a.m. PST and can be
accessed here: http://engage.vevent.com/index.jsp?eid=760&seid=485.
About GLOBALFOUNDRIES
GLOBALFOUNDRIES is the world's first full-service semiconductor foundry
with a truly global footprint. Launched in March 2009, the company has
quickly achieved scale as the second largest foundry in the world,
providing a unique combination of advanced technology and manufacturing
to more than 160 customers. With operations in Singapore, Germany and
the United States, GLOBALFOUNDRIES is the only foundry that offers the
flexibility and security of manufacturing centers spanning three
continents. The company's three 300mm fabs and five 200mm fabs provide
the full range of process technologies from mainstream to the leading
edge. This global manufacturing footprint is supported by major
facilities for research, development and design enablement located near
hubs of semiconductor activity in the United States, Europe and Asia.
GLOBALFOUNDRIES is owned by the Advanced Technology Investment Company
(ATIC). For more information, visit http://www.globalfoundries.com.
About Synopsys
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS) accelerates innovation in the global
electronics market. As a leader in electronic design automation (EDA)
and semiconductor IP, its software, IP and services help engineers
address their design, verification, system and manufacturing challenges.
Since 1986, engineers around the world have been using Synopsys
technology to design and create billions of chips and systems. Learn
more at www.synopsys.com.
Contacts:
GLOBALFOUNDRIES
Jason Gorss, 518-305-9022
jason.gorss@globalfoundries.com
or
Synopsys
Sheryl
Gulizia, 650-584-8635
sgulizia@synopsys.com
Source: GLOBALFOUNDRIES
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