[comp.lsi] Simulation Workshop

kenkel@mcnc.org (Stephen Kenkel) (10/25/90)

                            Circuit Simulation 
                         and Process Simulation and 
                            Modeling  Workshops

                       Final Call for Participation

                             Tuesday, November 6


MCNC will conduct concurrent workshops covering the areas of circuit
simulation and verification and the modeling and simulation of silicon 
processes.  The purpose of these workshops is to draw together people
who are model developers, users, programmers, and designers, as well 
as people who are doing measurement and characterization.

The task of developing usable simulation tools is enormous!  Success
requires an interdisciplinary effort.  The MCNC research program in modeling and
simulation is based on this concept and includes research in numerical 
techniques, models, measurements, and software.  The simulation tools CAzM 
and PREDICT have been developed in an environment of aggressive VLSI/ULSI 
design and fabrication.

It is hoped that the MCNC workshops will help broaden the involvement of
workers nationally who have similar goals and interests - - for the good of all
concerned.

Invited speakers will present information on research activities in
simulation at key laboratories around the world.  Panel discussions
will be held to address priorities and issues in simulation.  Finally, new
results on models and simulation tools will be presented in afternoon
sessions.

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				Circuit Simulation 
				     Agenda


  8:00		Registration - MCNC
  8:25		Welcome - S. Kenkel

			Circuit Simulation Theory and Practice I

  8:30 		B. Melville, AT&T Bell Labs, "Homotopy Methods in
		Circuit Simulation"
  9:00		D. Rose, Duke University,  "Aspects of Numerical
		Analysis for Circuit Simulation"
  9:30		A. Ruehli, IBM,  "Waveform Relaxation Techniques"
 10:00		D. Erdman, MCNC, "Matrix Techniques for	Circuit
		Simulation"

					Break

				Device Modeling I

10:45		M. Steer, NCSU, "Circuit Simulation with
		Distributed Elements"
11:15		J. Fossum, University of Florida, "MMspice"
11:45		B. Richards, MCNC, "A Semi-Numerical TCAD MOS Model"

					Lunch

  1:15		Panel Discussion - 
		"Industry and University 
		Priorities for Circuit Simulation 
		(or, Do We Need a SPICE for the '90s?)"
		Moderator:  S. Hamm, Motorola
		Panelists:
		J. Barby, Analogy Inc. 
		P. Cox, Texas Instruments
		B. Melville, AT&T Bell Labs
		D. Pederson, UCB
		J. White, MIT
	
					Break

				Device Modeling II

  2:30		S. Veeraragharan, Motorola, "SSIM: A
		Semi-Physical Small-Geometry
		Igfet Model"
  2:50		W. Coughran, AT&T Bell Labs, "Device Table
		Extraction from Simulation and Measurement"


                    Circuit Simulation Theory and Practice II


  3:10		J. Barby, Analogy Inc., "Benefits of Mixed Mode
		Modeling for Circuit Design and Verification"
  3:30		J. White, MIT, "Envelope Following Methods"
  3:50		Takeshi Shima, Toshiba, "Circuit Simulation Research
		Activities at Toshiba"
  4:30		Adjourn

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			Process Simulation and Modeling

			           Agenda


  8:00  	Registration - MCNC
  8:25  	Welcome - R. Fair

                      Process Simulation and Tool Research

  8:30	        J. Plummer, Stanford University
  9:00     	S. Kenkel, MCNC
  9:30    	J. Lorenz, Fraunhofer Inst.
 10:00   	K. Varahramyan, IBM
  
                                     Break

 10:45    	K. Nishi, Oki Electric
 11:15   	D.L. Kwong, University of Texas at Austin
 11:45   	K. Steger, Siemens

                                     Lunch

  1:15 	Panel Discussion -  
 	"Priorities for Process Simulation"
	Moderator:  R. Fair, MCNC
	Panelists:
	M. Kellam, MCNC
	M. Orlowski, Motorola
	J. Plummer, Stanford University
	D. Scharfetter, Intel
	K. Varahramyan, IBM
	
                                     Break

                    New Process Models and Modeling Results

  2:30    	N. Cowern, Philips - "Transient
		Diffusion Models"
  2:50    	Y.  Kim, Duke University  - "Analytical 					Transient  Diffusion Model"
  3:10		B. Lojek, Motorola - "Simulation of Advanced
		Processes with PREDICT"
  3:30		H. Massoud, Duke University - "Approaches and
		Challenges in Modeling Rapid-Thermal Oxidation of Si"
  3:50		G. McGuire, MCNC, "Dopant Diffusion from
		Silicides"
  4:10		T. Crandle, TMA, "2D Implant Modeling with Monte Carlo"
  4:30		Adjourn
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Pre-Registration:

Attendance will be by  pre-registration.  The workshops will be limited in size to guarantee maximum effectiveness.

Reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Early 
pre-registration is recommended.  Simply complete the registration form 
and return it to MCNC with your check.  You can photocopy the form for 
additional registrants.  Please use a separate form for each person.  The 
deadline for pre-registration is October 22, 1990. 


Registration Fees	Postmarked     	Postmarked
                        before Oct. 22 	after Oct. 22

Registration fee	$50.00		$60.00
Student fee      	$40.00		$50.00

The registration fee for the workshop includes attendance, lunch,
refreshment breaks, and necessary supplies.  Payment for all 
registration fees is required in advance.  Registration will begin at 
8:00 a.m. November 6.  

Accommodations: 

The workshops will be held at MCNC, 3021 Cornwallis Road, Research 
Triangle Park, NC.  

Rooms have been set aside at the Holiday Inn in Research Triangle Park.
Attendees will be responsible for contacting the hotel directly to make
reservations (919-941-6000). Be sure to identify yourself as a workshop
participant to receive the special workshop rate.   The cutoff date for the
special rate is October 22.


Transportation will be provided from the airport by
the Holiday Inn. In addition, MCNC will provide free shuttle service
between the center and the hotel.

If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Gebuhr at 919-248-1841 or
email gebuhr@mcnc.org.


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Please mail this form along with your check, payable to MCNC, to
                          Rebecca Gebuhr
                              MCNC
                         P.O. Box 12889
               Research Triangle Park, NC  27709-2889


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