An Integrated-Circuit Reliability Simulator—Rely

Bing J. Sheu, Wen Jay Hsu, Bang W. Lee

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Abstract

A prototype very large-scale integrated (VLSI) circuit reliability simulator is described. Software modules for hot-carrier effects have been developed. Popular substrate current models are implemented in the simulator. Experiments were performed to establish the relationship between transistor model parameter changes and the substrate current level. The circuit reliability simulation techniques can be extended to include dielectric breakdown and interconnect electromigration effects.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)473-477
Number of pages5
JournalIEEE Journal of Solid-State Circuits
Volume24
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 04 1989
Externally publishedYes

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