Synopsys tunes its software for FinFET based VLSI design

Synopsys has announces VLSI chip design software for FinFET-based semiconductor designs. Silicon IP, Galaxy platform and foundry-endorsed extraction, simulation and modeling tools from Synopsys now support FinFET based below-20nm designs. “Synopsys continues to make significant investments to develop a complete solution for adoption of new process geometries and devices, including FinFETs,” said Antun Domic, senior vice president and general manager of Synopsys’ Implementation Group. “Synopsys’ extensive collaboration with all the partners within the FinFET ecosystem, including foundries, early adopters and research institutions, allows us to deliver best-in-class technologies and to enable the market to realize the full potential of this new transistor design.” “With our new 14nm-XM offering, we have accelerated our leading-edge roadmap to deliver a FinFET technology optimized for the expanding mobile market,” said Gregg Bartlett, senior vice president, chief technology officer at GLOBALFOUNDRIES. “Collaboration with partners has been a key element of our ability to deliver this innovative FinFET solution. We have collaborated early with Synopsys in multiple areas, including modeling of the FinFET devices in HSPICE. We continue our collaboration to accelerate adoption of FinFET technology for our mutual customers.” “Our FinFET collaboration with Synopsys is key ...