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TSMC Certifies Synopsys' Digital and Custom Design Platforms on TSMC 5nm FinFET Process Technology

IC Compiler II and Design Compiler Graphical provide a complete digital implementation flow delivering optimized power, performance, area, and full via pillar support StarRC, PrimeTime, NanoTime, and ...
Digi Times

SMIC to move 12nm FinFET process to risk production by year-end 2019

China's Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SMIC) has kicked off volume production of 14nm FinFET chips, and plans to move a newer 12nm FinFET process to risk production by the end of 2019, ...
EDN

Synopsys and UMC Collaborate to Accelerate Development of UMC’s 14-nm FinFET Process

First collaboration milestone speeds validation of IP and design correlation on UMC's 14-nm FinFET process Process qualification vehicle validates key process and IP test structures Tapeout helps ...
Business Wire

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Unveils FinFET Transistor Architecture Optimized for Next-Generation Mobile Devices

MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GLOBALFOUNDRIES today accelerated its leading-edge roadmap with the launch of a new technology designed for the expanding mobile market. The company’s 14nm-XM ...
Digi Times

SMIC reportedly to move 14nm process to volume production in 1H19

Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SMIC) is expected to enter volume production of chips built using 14nm FinFET process technology in the first half of 2019, fulfilling the first orders ...
Fudzilla

TSMC and ARM announce 64-bit FinFET validation

Foundry for hire TSMC and chip designer ARM have announced a key milestone in 16nm FinFET development – the first silicon validation of an ARM big.LITTLE core on TSMC’s cutting edge 16nm process. The ...
EDN

Mentor Graphics Certified for TSMC 10nm FinFET Process Technology

Mentor Graphics partnered with TSMC to add a spectrum of new capabilities for their mutual customers' adoption of 10nm FinFET technology. The new capabilities include advanced double patterning, DRC ...
GizChina

TSMC 2nm process makes a significant breakthrough

According to the Taiwan Economic Daily, TSMC’s 2nm process has made a major breakthrough. The research and development process is now in advanced stages. The company is optimistic that its risk trial ...
Semiconductor Engineering

Using A Virtual DOE To Predict Process Windows And Device Performance Of Advanced FinFET Technology

With continuing finFET device process scaling, micro loading control becomes increasingly important due to its significant impact on yield and device performance [1-2]. Micro-loading occurs when the ...
Semiconductor Engineering

The Future Of FinFETs At 5nm And Beyond

While contact gate pitch (GP) and fin pitch (FP) scaling continues to provide higher performance and lower power to finFET platforms, controlling RC parasitics and achieving higher transistor ...
ExtremeTech

Intel Adds 16nm FinFET to Its Foundry Offerings for Low-Power Applications

We typically cover Intel's efforts in developing its next-generation nodes, such as Intel 4 (formerly 7nm), which is just now rolling off the production line. But today, Intel is announcing new ...