Wavetek adopts Silvaco tools for GaN design

EDA firm Silvaco has announced that Wavetek Microelectronics has adopted the Victory TCAD solution for the development of next-generation GaN devices targeting high-performance connectivity applications in 5G, Wi-Fi, and IoT markets.
Wavetek is using Silvaco’s advanced simulation tools to design and optimise HEMT and pseudomorphic HEMTs. Silvaco’s Victory TCAD solution delivers accurate GaN-based device models, enabling rapid prototyping and robust device performance evaluation before fabrication.
“Silvaco’s Victory TCAD platform gives us the ability to precisely model GaN device behavior under real-world conditions,” said Barry Lin, CTO of Wavetek. “This level of insight is critical for achieving the performance and reliability targets demanded by next-generation RF and power applications.”
Silvaco’s Victory suite supports a wide range of advanced technologies including RF, power, photonics, CMOS, memory, and display.
“We are pleased to support Wavetek in their development of cutting-edge GaN technologies,” said Eric Guichard, SVP and GM of Silvaco’s TCAD Division. “Our simulation solutions are engineered to meet the rigorous demands of modern semiconductor innovation in high-frequency and wide band-gap market segments.”