-- A fully parameterized 3-D design entry canvas (1) to assemble complete MEMS devices using MEMS elements such as beams, plates, electrostatic combs, etc. that are analogous to transistors, resistor and capacitor in IC design. -- Automatic generation of a parametric 2-D layout cell (PCell (5)), a schematic symbol and a simulation model (2). The MEMS or IC engineer places the schematic symbol of the MEMS device in an IC schematic (3) and runs simulations in an Analog Mixed Signal (AMS) simulator such as Cadence Virtuoso Spectre™ (4). The IC engineer can use the same model for coupled MEMS and IC simulations. -- MEMS simulation results can be visualized back in the 3-D environment to verify mechanical behavior. (6)Key Features Benefits of MEMS+
-- Intuitive 3D interface reduces design entry time by more than 50% -- Automatic MEMS behavioral model generation reduces errors and saves time -- Full parameterization of all MEMS design aspects enables rapid design variation studies and optimization -- Fast simulation runtimes allow for more complete simulation of device performance, including transient analyses that are too time consuming with FEA -- Use of the same circuit simulator for MEMS and IC simulation enables co-design and optimization of the MEMS device and signal conditioning electronics -- Automatic parametric layout cell (PCell) generation reduces errors and time to tape-outThe MEMS+ platform represents the culmination of Coventor's many years of experience in developing an extensive MEMS model library under the CoventorWare™ brand. This advanced modeling technology has been validated on a variety of production MEMS including accelerometers, gyroscopes, micro-mirrors, resonators and many more. Coventor's customer list includes majority of the top MEMS design and manufacturers worldwide. MEMS+ is available now! About Coventor Coventor, Inc. is a MEMS design automation company that provides a comprehensive suite of software tools for the development of micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS). Coventor's industry-leading products give its customers an advantage in bringing MEMS-based products to market quickly while reducing costs and controlling risk. Coventor is a privately held company headquartered in Cary, NC with offices in Cambridge, MA and San Mateo, CA. The European headquarters is in Paris, France. Coventor also serves Asia Pacific through regional distributors. More information is available at http://www.coventor.com.
Contact Information: For more information, contact: Josephus van Kuijk, Ph.D. VP Marketing & Business Development Coventor, Inc. 919-854-7500 x115