Innovative Methods for Deep Submicron
Semiconductor Devices on Massively
Parallel Systems

Key Opportunities


  • Unite physical models, numerical algorithms, TCAD tools

    • AT&T's Prophet/Padre will consolidate simulation platform

    • Expand Prophet/Padre: quantum models, parallel computing

    • Use collaborative university-industry-government expertise

  • Foundation for next-generation TCAD, virtual fab.

    • High-performance, distributed computing platform

    • Integrate strengths of information/communication technology into CAD simulations

    • Demonstrate web-based TCAD design environment

  • Complement CRADA and SRC/industry "roadmap" priorities

    • Improved physical/mathematical/numerical models

    • Working prototypes of parallel algorithms

    • Expedite transfer and commercialization of results




Key Issues


  • Designing parallel framework for Prophet/Padre

  • Formulating advanced physical models for nano-technology regime

  • Developing efficient, robust numerical algorithms

  • Powerful, flexible user-interfaces, pre- and post-processors

  • Web interface design issues, e.g., visualization, bandwidth, security (see also related ARPA visualization project)



Collaborative Developmental Model

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