Semiconductor Engineering

FinFET And Multi-Patterning Aware Place And Route Implementation

The use of finFETs and multi-patterning has a huge impact on the entire physical implementation flow. This paper outlines the new challenges in placement, routing, optimization, and physical ...
EDN

FinFETs drive smarter choices for physical IP

The semiconductor industry faces a major change in the way that ICs are made in order to keep improving performance and density, a change that has potential ramifications for design methodologies.
EDN

FinFET impact on dynamic power

FinFET transistors are now in production at the major foundries, having gone from drawing board to products on the shelf in record time. FinFET adoption has been growing steadily because they deliver ...
Custom PC Review

Intel Details 10nm FinFET Process: Boasts 25% Improved Performance, 45% Better Power Efficiency, 2.7x Increased Transistor Density

At Intel’s recent Technology and Manufacturing Day, Intel presented more details regarding its 10nm FinFET manufacturing process. In the presentation materials, Intel highlighted some of the major ...
Custom PC Review

Samsung Begins Mass Production of 10nm FinFET SoCs – Promises 27% Better Performance, 40% Lower Power Consumption

According to a recent announcement, Samsung has begun mass production of the industry’s first 10nm FinFET SoCs further solidifying Samsung’s position as one of the world’s most advanced chipmakers.
Semiconductor Engineering

FinFET And Multi-Patterning Aware Place And Route Implementation

The use of finFETs and multi-patterning has a huge impact on the entire physical implementation flow. This paper outlines the new challenges in placement, routing, optimization, and physical ...