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Cadence Design Systems Joins Semiconductor Research Corp.

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Cadence Design Systems Inc. has joined the Semiconductor Research Corp. (SRC), aiming to accelerate research in new design technologies for deep submicron processes, electronic systems, and the requirements of the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) National Technology Roadmap for Semiconductors. This move positions Cadence as a key player in the development of innovative electronic products, leveraging the SRC's research initiatives and expertise. As the first major EDA vendor to join the SRC, Cadence will significantly contribute to the SRC's Design Sciences research program.

Key Takeaways:

  • Cadence Design Systems Inc. has joined the Semiconductor Research Corp. (SRC) to accelerate research in deep submicron processes, electronic systems, and the requirements of the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) National Technology Roadmap for Semiconductors.
  • Cadence is the first major electronic design automation (EDA) vendor to join the SRC and the only EDA vendor with dual membership in the SRC and SEMI/SEMATECH.
  • The SRC has 48 North American universities, national laboratories, and research institutions collaborating on pre-competitive research, focusing on 8 science areas with a budget of $30 million.
  • Cadence will benefit from access to the SRC-sponsored research in semiconductor design and packaging sciences, collaboration with university research teams, and receive early access and review of SRC-sponsored research initiatives.
  • Cadence will leverage the SRC's research investments to accelerate the rate of generating new technology for electronics system success, addressing issues such as architecture, software development, and design-for-manufacturing and design-for-test.
  • The SRC's research initiatives aim to address the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) National Technology Roadmap for Semiconductors, targeting deep submicron effects, electronics systems, and the emerging design problem of system-on-a-chip design.
  • Cadence will collaborate with other SRC member companies, help define and guide research, sponsor research, and mentor teams working directly with university research teams.

Statistics:

  • The Semiconductor Research Corp. (SRC) has a total research budget of $30 million.
  • The SRC supports research in 8 science areas: Design Sciences; Materials & Bulk Process Sciences; Process Integration & Device Sciences; Interconnect Sciences; Packaging Sciences; Lithography Sciences; Factory Sciences; and Environment, Safety & Health Sciences.
  • SRC has 48 North American universities, national laboratories, and research institutions collaborating on pre-competitive research.
  • Cadence Design Systems Inc. is the worldwide leader in the development and marketing of design automation software and services, listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CDN.
  • The company is based in San Jose with research and development, sales and support locations throughout the world.

Sources:

  • Business Wire, "Cadence Design Systems Inc. Joins Semiconductor Research Corp. to Accelerate Research in Deep Submicron Processes," April 17, 1995.
  • Semiconductor Research Corp. (SRC) website, "About SRC."

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