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CAD Framework Initiative and SEMI/SEMATECH Establish Strategic Partnership

Strategic Insights

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The CAD Framework Initiative (CFI) and SEMI/SEMATECH have formed a mutual membership agreement to strengthen the ability of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) in meeting the needs of the next generation of silicon technology per the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) National Roadmap. This partnership leverages the assets of both organizations, enabling them to coordinate their efforts on standards and interoperability, addressing the needs of the semiconductor industry.

Key Takeaways:

  • CFI and SEMI/SEMATECH have established a mutual membership agreement to advance EDA standards and interoperability.
  • The partnership aims to address the needs of the semiconductor industry by coordinating their efforts on standards and interoperability.
  • The agreement involves joint access to requirements, project plans, and documentation for industry coordination and EDA standards.
  • The partnership focuses on addressing key challenges in the EDA industry, including a transitioning business model and lack of long-term R&D.
  • SEMATECH has joined CFI as a corporate member, while CFI will have mutual access to SEMATECH's requirements, project plans, and documentation.
  • The agreement covers deep submicron delay calculation, timing-driven electrical and physical design, low power and low voltage design, and accurate parasitic extraction for deep submicron chips.

Statistics:

  • SEMI/SEMATECH is a national consortium of over 185 U.S.-owned and controlled manufacturing equipment, processing materials, software, and service suppliers to the semiconductor industry.
  • CFI is an independent industry effort providing standards and technology for the interoperability of tools and data between multi-vendor EDA environments.
  • The partnership aims to address the needs of the semiconductor industry by coordinating their efforts on standards and interoperability, as defined by the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) National Roadmap.

Sources:

  • SEMI/SEMATECH management
  • CFI leadership
  • Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA)
  • Business Wire (June 7, 1995)

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