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Agilent Technologies Press Release - October 10, 2011
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Agilent Technologies Signs Acquisition Agreement with Accelicon Technologies, a Leading Provider of
Semiconductor Device-Modeling Software
SANTA CLARA and CUPERTINO, Calif., Dec. 1, 2011 – Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) and Accelicon Technologies
today announced they have signed a definitive acquisition agreement. Accelicon, a privately held company, provides
device-level modeling and validation software for the electronics industry. The transaction, subject to
customary closing conditions, is expected to be completed in 60 to 90 days. Financial details were not disclosed.
The acquisition, led by Agilent’s EEsof EDA organization, will further enhance Agilent’s leadership in
semiconductor device modeling. Accurate, verified device models are critical to reduce R&D design cycles as higher
frequencies, smaller technology nodes, new materials and device layouts call for more accurate process design
kits. As a result, device modeling continues to be one of the most critical parts of the electronics design flow.
As the electronics industry advances, market-leading companies look for cost and productivity improvements,
facing at the same time, greater simulation accuracy challenges due to chip complexity, fabrication constraints
and process variations. To help with this, semiconductor foundries are constantly looking for new ways to improve
and streamline their design processes and provide standard design kits with accurate models. “With the
addition of Accelicon’s innovative technology and talented team, we look forward to offering our customers an even
broader portfolio of solutions to address their modeling needs,” said Mark Pierpont, vice president and general
manager of Agilent’s Software and Modular Solutions Division. “Combining Agilent’s experience in measurement with
the modeling expertise of both companies advances our goal of providing design teams with the industry’s most
complete flow from device modeling to simulation and measurement.” Accelicon was founded in 2002 by noted
industry veteran Dr. Xisheng Zhang, now company president. Accelicon sells the leading SPICE model
analysis solution for model quality assurance. Accelicon’s MQA solution offers the industry’s first model
verification platform and provides a critical link between fab and design, comparing, documenting and validating
foundry-supplied models. Differences between technology nodes, library versions and even other foundry models can
be assessed. Accelicon also offers a modeling platform MBP that allows modeling engineers to optimize the SPICE
model library in order to best reflect silicon data and meet the requirements for a specific type of design.
“We are looking forward to joining our team with Agilent’s EEsof group,” said Tim K. Smith, Accelicon’s CEO.
“Leveraging Agilent’s world-class field and engineering resources will enhance the development and support of
Accelicon’s modeling and validation platform. The combined EEsof/Accelicon platform will be the most comprehensive
and advanced offering in the market today.” The majority of Accelicon’s 30 employees are located in
Beijing, China. As a result of this acquisition, Agilent’s device modeling R&D and services will expand in Asia, a
growing region, where many leading foundries reside. About Accelicon Technologies
Accelicon, based in Cupertino, Calif., is the technology leader in device-level modeling and validation, and PDK
solutions. Solutions include MBP for device-level extraction and model generation, MQA for device-level model
validation and AMA for advanced model analysis including layout effects. Accelicon, founded in 2002, serves more
than 100 customers throughout the world. For more information, visit www.accelicon.com.
About Agilent EEsof EDA Software Agilent EEsof EDA is the leading supplier of electronic
design automation software for microwave, RF, high-frequency, high-speed digital, RF system, electronic system
level, circuit, 3-D electromagnetic, physical design and device-modeling applications. More information is
available at
www.agilent.com/find/eesof.
About Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) is the world’s premier
measurement company and a technology leader in chemical analysis, life sciences, electronics and communications.
The company’s 18,700 employees serve customers in more than 100 countries. Agilent had net revenues of $6.6
billion in fiscal 2011. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com.
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Posted 12/2/2011
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