Device Modeling IC-CAP Software

Release Date	Version	Version Description
2026-03-27	2025 Update 1.0	Enhanced Machine Learning (ML) Optimizer, Model Generator UX improvements, GPIB support for FormFactor Velox, improved spectre parser, Python 3.12.11.

Release Date	Version
2026-03-27	2025 Update 1.0

Version Description
Enhanced Machine Learning (ML) Optimizer, Model Generator UX improvements, GPIB support for FormFactor Velox, improved spectre parser, Python 3.12.11.

Release Date	Version	Version Description
2025-04-28	2025	Keysight Machine Learning (ML) Optimizer, Model Generator UX and performance improvements, Hybrid ANN GaN HEMT Example, Python 3.12, new support for RHEL8, RHEL9, and SUSE 15.

Release Date	Version
2025-04-28	2025

Version Description
Keysight Machine Learning (ML) Optimizer, Model Generator UX and performance improvements, Hybrid ANN GaN HEMT Example, Python 3.12, new support for RHEL8, RHEL9, and SUSE 15.

Note: The minimum license version required to run this software is >=2024.02. If you are a supported customer, login to the Keysight Software Manager to obtain your updated licenses before installation.

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Operating System

Windows 10 (64-bit)^†
Windows 11 (64-bit)

^† Deprecated and not recommended for new design starts.

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Release Date	Version	Version Description
2023-11-16	2024	New W7008E Model Generator Re-centering and Target Modeling, New RF De-embedding with the Model Generator, Improved Model Generator performance, usability, and examples, HSPICE support for LSYNC and simultaneous AC/DC simulations, PSP 103.8 support in CMOS Modeling Packages.

Release Date	Version
2023-11-16	2024

Version Description
New W7008E Model Generator Re-centering and Target Modeling, New RF De-embedding with the Model Generator, Improved Model Generator performance, usability, and examples, HSPICE support for LSYNC and simultaneous AC/DC simulations, PSP 103.8 support in CMOS Modeling Packages.

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Windows 10 (64-bit)

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Release Date	Version	Version Description
2023-01-27	2023	New ICCAP Model Generator Framework to manage and execute modeling projects; New Scaling Plots Tool to automatically create trend plots vs. geometry, temperature, bias, and frequency; Updated GaN CMC extraction examples (ASM-HEMT 103.1 and MVSG 3.10); New ANN Hybrid Modeling Example; New driver for Keysight M9601A PXIe Precision SMUs; bug fixes.

Release Date	Version
2023-01-27	2023

Version Description
New ICCAP Model Generator Framework to manage and execute modeling projects; New Scaling Plots Tool to automatically create trend plots vs. geometry, temperature, bias, and frequency; Updated GaN CMC extraction examples (ASM-HEMT 103.1 and MVSG 3.10); New ANN Hybrid Modeling Example; New driver for Keysight M9601A PXIe Precision SMUs; bug fixes.

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Windows 10 (64-bit)

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Release Date	Version	Version Description
2022-04-27	2022 Update 2.0	New Python 3 HDF5 API enables fast I/O processing, enhanced Stop Button functionality for Python and PEL scripts, expanded support for Pandas in the IC-CAP Python API, 'if-then-else' support for advanced HSPICE netlist parser, the Power Electronics Model Generator (PEMG) now outputs PSPICE compatible netlists, bug fixes.

Release Date	Version
2022-04-27	2022 Update 2.0

Version Description
New Python 3 HDF5 API enables fast I/O processing, enhanced Stop Button functionality for Python and PEL scripts, expanded support for Pandas in the IC-CAP Python API, 'if-then-else' support for advanced HSPICE netlist parser, the Power Electronics Model Generator (PEMG) now outputs PSPICE compatible netlists, bug fixes.

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Windows 10 (64-bit)

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Release Date	Version	Version Description
2021-10-28	2022 Update 1.0	New and existing ASM-HEMT GaN RF Modeling examples include thermal extraction and are upgraded to version 101.2, new Artificial Neural Network Model Generator, IC-CAP Python 3 API integration with Pandas, new advanced HSPICE netlist parser, bug fixes.

Release Date	Version
2021-10-28	2022 Update 1.0

Version Description
New and existing ASM-HEMT GaN RF Modeling examples include thermal extraction and are upgraded to version 101.2, new Artificial Neural Network Model Generator, IC-CAP Python 3 API integration with Pandas, new advanced HSPICE netlist parser, bug fixes.

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Windows 10 (64-bit)

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Release Date	Version	Version Description
2021-07-15	2022	PathWave Device Modeling (IC-CAP) 2022 features a newly integrated Python 3, including new packages such as Pandas, HDF5, updated Python examples and API documentation, a Python 2 to 3 converter for IC-CAP files, support for ADS 2022, and bug fixes.

Release Date	Version
2021-07-15	2022

Version Description
PathWave Device Modeling (IC-CAP) 2022 features a newly integrated Python 3, including new packages such as Pandas, HDF5, updated Python examples and API documentation, a Python 2 to 3 converter for IC-CAP files, support for ADS 2022, and bug fixes.

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Windows 10 (64-bit)

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Release Date	Version	Version Description
2021-01-29	2021	PathWave Device Modeling (IC-CAP) 2021 features a new User Interface with dark and light themes, usability enhancements for tiles and tables, ADS 2021 support, Mentor Graphics AFS simulator support, and bug fixes.

Release Date	Version
2021-01-29	2021

Version Description
PathWave Device Modeling (IC-CAP) 2021 features a new User Interface with dark and light themes, usability enhancements for tiles and tables, ADS 2021 support, Mentor Graphics AFS simulator support, and bug fixes.

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Operating System

Windows 7 Enterprise (64-bit) - Deprecated
Windows 10 (64-bit)

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Release Date	Version	Version Description
2019-12-20	2020 Update 2.0	PathWave Device Modeling (IC-CAP) 2020 Update 2.0 includes enhanced support for tabular data via LSYNC V/I for ADS and ELDO, Keysight I/O Library Suite 2020 (LINUX), CMOS Modeling Packages model updates.

Release Date	Version
2019-12-20	2020 Update 2.0

Version Description
PathWave Device Modeling (IC-CAP) 2020 Update 2.0 includes enhanced support for tabular data via LSYNC V/I for ADS and ELDO, Keysight I/O Library Suite 2020 (LINUX), CMOS Modeling Packages model updates.

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IC-CAP 2020 Update 2.0 Windows (64-bit)
IC-CAP 2020 Update 2.0 Windows (32-bit)

Minor Updates

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Operating System

Windows 7 Enterprise (64-bit)
Windows 7 Enterprise (32-bit)
Windows 10 (64-bit)

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Supported Instruments

Not Applicable

Release Date	Version	Version Description
2019-09-13	2020 Update 1.0	IC-CAP 2020 Update 1.0 includes GaN RF Extraction Flows for ASM-HEMT and MVSG CMC Models, Updated BSIM-BULK and BSIM-CMG RF Extraction Toolkits, Simultaneous DC and AC simulations with ELDO, ADS 2020 support, and bug fixes.

Release Date	Version
2019-09-13	2020 Update 1.0

Version Description
IC-CAP 2020 Update 1.0 includes GaN RF Extraction Flows for ASM-HEMT and MVSG CMC Models, Updated BSIM-BULK and BSIM-CMG RF Extraction Toolkits, Simultaneous DC and AC simulations with ELDO, ADS 2020 support, and bug fixes.

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IC-CAP 2020 Update 1.0 Windows (64-bit)
IC-CAP 2020 Update 1.0 Windows (32-bit)

Minor Updates

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Operating System

Windows 7 Enterprise (64-bit)
Windows 7 Enterprise (32-bit)
Windows 10 (64-bit)

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Supported Instruments

Not Applicable

Release Date	Version	Version Description
2018-04-30	2018	Power Electronics Model Generator (PEMG) add-ons and standalone app, Data Viewer for WaferPro, new VISA support for LAN/USB/GPIB instrument connectivity, CMOS Packages and DynaFET updates, Windows 10 & LINUX RHEL 7 support, 32-bit (selected OS only)

Release Date	Version
2018-04-30	2018

Version Description
Power Electronics Model Generator (PEMG) add-ons and standalone app, Data Viewer for WaferPro, new VISA support for LAN/USB/GPIB instrument connectivity, CMOS Packages and DynaFET updates, Windows 10 & LINUX RHEL 7 support, 32-bit (selected OS only)

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IC-CAP 2018 Windows (64-bit)
IC-CAP 2018 Windows (32-bit)

Minor Updates

Installs on: PC

Operating System

Windows 7 Enterprise (64-bit)
Windows 7 Enterprise (32-bit)
Windows 10 (64-bit)

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Supported Instruments

Not Applicable

Release Date	Version	Version Description
2016-02-09	2016.01	IC-CAP 2016.01 includes drivers update, improved measurement speed for E5270/B1500A/B1505A, HF noise and multiport simulation for HSPICE, enhanced PSPICE support and the 64-bit OS support.

Release Date	Version
2016-02-09	2016.01

Version Description
IC-CAP 2016.01 includes drivers update, improved measurement speed for E5270/B1500A/B1505A, HF noise and multiport simulation for HSPICE, enhanced PSPICE support and the 64-bit OS support.

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Minor Updates

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Operating System

Windows 7 Enterprise (64-bit)
Windows 8 Enterprise (64-bit)

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Supported Instruments

Not Applicable

Release Date	Version	Version Description
2014-06-26	2014.04	IC-CAP 2014.04 includes three new extraction packages for BSIM-CMG, BSIM6, and DynaFET modeling, supports PEL/Python programming editor, and WaferPro enhancements made in the test plan run page.

Release Date	Version
2014-06-26	2014.04

Version Description
IC-CAP 2014.04 includes three new extraction packages for BSIM-CMG, BSIM6, and DynaFET modeling, supports PEL/Python programming editor, and WaferPro enhancements made in the test plan run page.

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Operating System

Windows 8
Windows 7

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Not Applicable

Release Date	Version	Version Description
2013-01-14	2013.01	IC-CAP 2013.01 enables Python programming, includes a new extraction package for the Angelov-GaN model, supports Smartspice simulator and gain compression and intermodulation distortion measurements with the Keysight PNA-X Network Analyzer.

Release Date	Version
2013-01-14	2013.01

Version Description
IC-CAP 2013.01 enables Python programming, includes a new extraction package for the Angelov-GaN model, supports Smartspice simulator and gain compression and intermodulation distortion measurements with the Keysight PNA-X Network Analyzer.

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Operating System

Windows 7
Windows XP

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