HIT-Kit News, vol. 28

To meet our customers demands also in terms of flexibility, the HIT-Kit supports, beside RedHat Enterprise Linux 3.0, also Sun Solaris 9 and HP-UX11 operating systems. For more detailed information please refer to the HIT-Kit v3.70 related documentation.

To install the HIT-Kit DVD and to use all the HIT-Kit features a license file (MacroVision's FlexLM) is required. The license file can be easily generated on our web server at http://asic.austriamicrosystems.com.

The new HIT-Kit DVD is now ready to be dispatched! If you would like to receive a copy of the HIT-Kit v3.70 DVD please complete the Online Request Form.

 

The new version of the ADS design kit can be downloaded from our web server at:

http://asic.austriamicrosystems.com/download

The license file (FlexLM) required for the installation of the ADS Design Kit may be generated on our web server.
 

Did you know that our mixed-signal HIT-Kit includes a set of special 3-bus libraries?

The 3-bus libraries contain digital core cells as well as digital and analog periphery cells with separated supply buses for better noise performance in mixed-signal/RF applications.

The pad and core-limited IO cells are available for the 0.35µm 3-metal and 4-metal technologies and for 3.3V and 5.0V applications.

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The following Design Documents have been revised or newly released. Please download the updated documents from our Download Area:

• 0.35µm 50V CMOS Matching Parameters (H35) ENG-245, Rev 1
• 0.35µm CMOS RF Spice Models (C35) ENG-188, Rev 4
• 0.35µm HBT BiCMOS RF Spice Models (S35) ENG-221, Rev 2
  

The following circuit simulation models for the various simulators and technologies have been updated recently:

C35:	- Spectre, ELDO & ADS: Noise parameters updated corresponding to Process Parameter Document Eng-188, Rev. 4

S35:	- Spectre, ELDO & ADS: Noise parameters updated corresponding to Process Parameter Document Eng-221, Rev.2

H35:	- Eldo: Improved Monte Carlo models - updated corresponding to Process Parameters Document ENG-245, Rev. 1. Note: Eldo version 6.4 required! - Spectre: Improved Monte Carlo models - updated corresponding to Process Parameters Document ENG-245, Rev. 1.

Get the current simulation models for the various technologies from our Download Area now!  

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Keep your HIT-Kit up to date! The following updates and add-ons available for the HIT-Kit v3.60  have been released recently:

CXQ	Updated Assura runset for CXQ process (LVS problems fixed)
C35, S35	Update includes a set of new cells for the IO libraries IOLIB_3M, IOLIB_4M, IOLIBV5_3M, IOLIBV5_4M, IOLIB_ANA_3M and IOLIB_ANA_4M to improve ESD performance of the IO pads.
C35, S35	Update includes a set of new cells for the IO libraries IOLIB_3B_3M, IOLIB_3B_4M, IOLIB_ANA_3B_3M and IOLIB_ANA_3B_4M to improve ESD performance of the IO pads. (requires mixed-signal license keys)

All updates for the various HIT-Kit versions are available on our Download Area.

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42nd DAC: Visit austriamicrosystems at the 42nd DAC in Anaheim, CA on June 13 - 17, 2005. austriamicrosystems will present its technology portfolio and its "Full Service" package for foundry customers. Get the most actual information on our high performance 0.35µm and 0.8µm process technologies based on austriamicrosystems mixed-signal, high-voltage CMOS and RF processes. Visit us at our booth #262 and learn more about our specialty process offerings!

June 13, 2005: austriamicrosystems releases newest version of its best in class process design kit
HIT-Kit v3.70 supports latest Cadence Analog Design Environment
austriamicrosystems ’ business unit Full Service Foundry announced today, at the Design Automation Conference (DAC) in Anaheim, California, the availability of its newest analog/mixed signal high performance process design kit ("HIT-Kit") for its 0.35µm and 0.8µm technologies.  >> Press Release

June 8, 2005: austriamicrosystems to manufacture Triad Semi mixed-signal structured ASICs
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C / Unterpremstaetten - Triad Semiconductor Inc., a pioneer in the development of mixed signal structured ASIC (application specific integrated circuits) technology, announced that the MSSA-1 platform has transitioned to production status with austriamicrosystems as the fabrication partner. >> Press Release

May 12, 2005: austriamicrosystems to exhibit at 2005 FSA Supplier Expo Europe
austriamicrosystems’ business unit Full Service Foundry announced today the exhibition at the 2005 FSA Suppliers Expo Europe at the Mermaid Conference and Events Centre in London, England. The Expo is held in conjunction with the IEE/FSA International Semiconductor Executive Forum. >> Press Release

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