Ansoft Corporation has announced the release of
Q3D Extractor v8
3D parasitic extraction software. The company states that the product
performs both 2D and 3D electromagnetic field simulation to extract
RLCG parameters from an interconnect structure, and generates a SPICE
circuit model for use in Nexxim and other Berkeley SPICE-compatible
tools.
These models provide EM-based design for on-chip passives for design
and optimization of high-performance structures to achieve claimed
first-pass timing results.
According to the company, Q3D Extractor v8 includes a new capacitance
solver capable of extracting the capacitance and conductance with lossy
dielectrics. This feature uses available computer memory to perform
multiple frequency evaluations, and allows users to model infinite
ground planes.
Additionally, the Ansoft desktop architecture has been added to the 2D
extractor tool. The company claims that this interface offers the
ability to perform discrete and interpolating frequency sweeps,
simplifies problem setup, and includes a scriptable report editor,
enhanced post-processing and product coupling capability with Nexxim
and Simplorer software.
www.ansoft.com