AWR and
UMS Announce Availability of New Process Design Kit for Advanced GaAs
MMIC Foundry Process
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. and PARIS,
France - June 30, 2008 -
AWR®
and United Monolithic Semiconductors (UMS) today introduced an advanced
process design kit (PDK) for the UMS PPH25X GaAs
pseudomorphic
high electron mobility transistor (pHEMT)
foundry process.
The
UMS PPH25X process is dedicated to the design of microwave monolithic
integrated circuits (MMIC) at frequencies up to 35 GHz.
The PDK lets users
take advantage of the industry-leading fabrication capabilities of UMS
together with AWR's innovative Microwave Office® design suite.
The PPH25X
process is specifically developed for high-frequency (45 GHz Ft) and
high-power designs and is fully qualified by UMS. The process features
very high breakdown voltage that achieves power density up to 1 W per
millimeter of gate periphery (load-pull power measurements exhibit 5
dB power gain at 30 GHz for a large 8 x 75 µm periphery). Small via-hole
definitions through the 70 µm substrate can be connected directly to
the sources of the transistors, reducing parasitics and simplifying
wideband amplifier design.
AWR's Microwave Office design
environment is ideally suited for MMIC development. The software integrates
in one seamless environment all the tools essential for high-frequency
design: linear and non-linear circuit simulators, electromagnetic (EM)
analysis tools, integrated schematic and layout, statistical design
capabilities, and parametric cell libraries with built-in design-rule
check (DRC). The design suite further provides innovative technologies,
a complete front to back flow, and the ability to integrate third-party
tools, delivering an intuitive, open, and interoperable environment
to MMIC designers.
Pricing and Availability
The PPH25X PDK is available
now. Readers should contact their local UMS representative for more
information.
About UMS
United Monolithic Semiconductors
designs, produces, and markets leading- edge RF, microwave and millimeter
wave components and integrated circuits (ICs) for the telecommunications,
space, defense, automotive and ISM industries. The company's strategy
is to position itself as a "one-stop" supplier to the wireless microwave
and millimeter-wave market, offering a broad range of standard and custom
MMICs along with an open foundry service. The company has two production
facilities, in Orsay, France, where its corporate headquarter is also
located, and in Ulm, Germany. The company's products and technologies
offer leading-edge performance and high volume capacity. Most technologies
are available in open foundry service mode. The company is supported
by a global network of representatives and distributors, and is committed
to developing partnerships with application and sector specialists that
can benefit from advanced III-V technologies. For more information
about UMS and its products and services, please visit
www.ums-gaas.com
About AWR
AWR is the innovation leader
in high-frequency EDA software. The company's products dramatically
reduce development time and cost for products employed in wireless,
high-speed wired broadband, aerospace and defense, and electro-optical
applications. AWR' core technology is unique among high-frequency EDA
platforms because it is inherently open and flexible. AWR continually
strengthens its product portfolio with innovative new technologies that
enable faster, more streamlined product development. The most recent
are the ACEâ„¢, RFAâ„¢, and AXIEMâ„¢
tools. The privately-held company has thousands of users, and is headquartered
at 1960 East Grand Avenue, Suite 430, El Segundo, Calif. 90245. For
more information about AWR and its products, please visit
www.awrcorp.com
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AWR, the AWR logo, Microwave Office, ACE, RFA, and AXIEM are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of Applied Wave Research, Inc.
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