Title :
Flexible object-oriented device simulation using encapsulated scattering tables
Author :
Harris, J. ; Vasileska, D.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Arizona State Univ., Tempe, AZ, USA
Abstract :
One of the largest problems with most device simulators is their lack of flexibility. This lack is generally caused by brittle code that makes simulating new types of devices difficult. To address this problem, we have written a device simulator with a dedicated object-oriented design that stresses flexibility and allows novel device geometries and configurations to be specified with ease. This adaptability was accomplished by following a strict design approach in which interface was separated from implementation as much as possible. In particular, we have developed code for a Mesh object that simplifies setting up devices with complicated material structures and doping regions. As such, it allows us to model new devices more easily than conventional device simulator packages.
Keywords :
electronic engineering computing; object-oriented methods; semiconductor device models; computer simulation; encapsulated scattering table; mesh object; object-oriented design; semiconductor device; Charge carrier processes; Computational modeling; Doping profiles; Geometry; Object oriented modeling; Packaging; Particle scattering; Semiconductor process modeling; Solid modeling; Stress;
Conference_Titel :
Computational Electronics, 2000. Book of Abstracts. IWCE Glasgow 2000. 7th International Workshop on
Conference_Location :
Glasgow, UK
Print_ISBN :
0-85261-704-6
DOI :
10.1109/IWCE.2000.869968