PathWave Model Builder (MBP)

About PathWave Model Builder (MBP)

PathWave Model Builder (MBP) is a complete modeling solution that integrates SPICE simulation, model parameter extraction, and model library generation. MBP supports the latest standard models, including BSIM-BULK, BSIM-CMG, and BSIM-IMG for logic, analog, and RF designs. Besides compact models, MBP supports the macro (subcircuit) and Verilog-A models.

MBP provides automatic extraction packages. The scripting environment enables extraction flow customization, device target definition, and GUI operations. With its superior optimization technology and advanced features, MBP provides the most comprehensive, accurate, and efficient modeling solutions, especially for silicon devices.

Key Features

• MBP provides fully automated model extraction flow for different types of industry-standard models, including BSIM-BULK, BSIM3, BSIM4, BSIMSOI, PSP, HiSIM2, HiSIM_HV, Gummel–Poon, VBIC, and Mextram.

• Support for the advanced multi-gate FET models: BSIM-CMG, BSIM-IMG, and UTSOI

• Turnkey modeling packages for model re-centering and SRAM cell model generation

• The open interface enables users to customize modeling flows and internal functions using scripting

• QA Express offers a one-click model QA function during model parameter tuning

• Built-in macro model tuning and optimization capabilities incorporating high voltage and layoutdependent effect (LDE) modeling

• The industry's most complete variation modeling solution to generate statistical and mismatch models based on either silicon data or technology spec

• Reliability modeling packages to extract MOSRA (level 1, level 3, and API), AgeMOS, URI, and TMI aging models

• Equipped with superior optimization technology balancing speed and accuracy

• Excellent usability with a friendly user interface, the efficient model equation viewer, and model library support

MBP Specifications

Internal SPICE Engine

MBP's internal SPICE engine supports real-time model simulation and parameter tuning.

Optimizer

• Superior optimization technology balancing speed and accuracy

• Internal optimizer supports the optimization of general models, subcircuit models, design spec, and intermediate variables (IMVs)

Macro Modeling

• MBP provides the fastest optimization speed for macro modeling

• Enables optimization of macro variables and model parameters together at a fast speed

• Supports all popular simulator formats

• Equipped with pre-defined templates for high voltage device modeling and layout-dependent effect modeling such as STI and WPE

MBP Script

• MBP script enables GUI operation application, plot manipulation, data re-organization, IMV target definition, and extraction flow customization

Automated Model Extraction Flow

• Automated extraction and optimization steps are implemented for the industry-standard models • The flow is fully customizable

• Extraction step adjustment supported for data/region selection, model parameters, graphs, and optimizer settings 

• Supports script API to access the MBP functions

• Supports running assigned Python script in MBP flow