+44 (0)24 7671 8970
More publications     •     Advertise with us     •     Contact us
 
News Article

GIT Japan to use Agilent software for GaAs/GaN RFIC/MMIC design

ADS provides a complete RFIC design flow that is crucial for a successful implementation of wireless III-V MMIC design front-ends
GIT Japan has selected Agilent EEsof EDA’s Advanced Design System (ADS) electronic design automation platform for complete GaAs/GaN- and silicon-based RFIC/MMIC implementations.



GIT Japan is a provider of advanced interface technologies between people and information, and a competence centre for ultrawideband (UWB) chipset and module development.

“We successfully used the ADS front-to-back design flow for UWB power amplifier MMIC design in a WIN pHEMT process,” says Shogo Ida, president and chief executive officer at GIT. “We also used it when expanding our portfolio to include silicon-based designs using IBM’s high-performance SiGe BiCMOS technology. We chose ADS because it delivers proven RF circuit simulation, integrated EM solvers and RF-relevant backend support. It was key to our first-time-right tape-outs and enabled us to introduce unique products on time.”

Agilent says ADS is the most widely used platform for III-V MMIC design but also provides a complete RFIC design flow - including layout, enhanced foundry-certified PDKs, LVS and DRC - that is crucial for a successful implementation of wireless front-ends.

The scalable front-to-back solution not only facilitates the job of the MMIC and RFIC designer from the beginning, but also directly integrates with other domains, such as RF modules and RF system-in-package (SiP) design.

Key ADS features like ADS Layout and Desktop DRC and LVS help simplify and speed the design flow. ADS Layout, for example, features an RFIC toolbar for easier, more efficient physical design and trace routing. Desktop DRC and LVS help verify and correct layouts against foundry DRC rules prior to tape out and catch errors early in the design cycle, all from the users’ desktop. In addition, ADS’ integrated 3D planar EM simulator Momentum combines full-wave and quasi-static EM solvers for simplified passive, interconnect and parasitic modelling.

“As a leader in the GaAs MMIC world, we have seen the popularity of the ADS platform for silicon-based RFIC design grow tremendously over the years,” says Juergen Hartung, RFIC marketing manager for Agilent EEsof EDA. “Customers can now use these kits for a variety of RF CMOS, RF SOI and SiGe BiCMOS technologies to enjoy full back-end support that includes schematic-driven layout creation, layout-versus-schematic check, and integrated 3D planar electromagnetic and 3D-FEM simulators.”

×
Search the news archive

To close this popup you can press escape or click the close icon.
×
Logo
×
Register - Step 1

You may choose to subscribe to the Compound Semiconductor Magazine, the Compound Semiconductor Newsletter, or both. You may also request additional information if required, before submitting your application.


Please subscribe me to:

 

You chose the industry type of "Other"

Please enter the industry that you work in:
Please enter the industry that you work in: