Silvaco partners with Fraunhofer ISIT to develop next-gen Gallium Nitride devices.

Silvaco Group, a provider of TCAD, EDA software, and SIP solutions, announced a strategic R&D collaboration with Fraunhofer Institute for Silicon Technology (ISIT) to accelerate the development of next-generation Gallium Nitride (GaN) devices. The partnership aims to leverage Silvaco's Power Devices Solution and Fraunhofer ISIT's expertise in developing high-performance power electronic systems. The collaboration aligns with Fraunhofer ISIT's role in the EU Chips Act initiative.

Silvaco Group, a leading provider of TCAD, EDA software, and SIP solutions, has announced a strategic R&D collaboration with Fraunhofer Institute for Silicon Technology (ISIT) to accelerate the development of next-generation Gallium Nitride (GaN) devices. The partnership aims to leverage Silvaco's Power Devices Solution and Fraunhofer ISIT's expertise in developing high-performance power electronic systems.

The collaboration will utilize Silvaco's design tools, including Victory TCAD™ platform, Utmost IV™, and SmartSpice™, to accelerate prototyping in post-CMOS processes for GaN and MEMS technologies on 8-inch wafers. Fraunhofer ISIT will implement these tools to support the EU Chips Act initiative through its participation in the APECS pilot line.

The partnership also includes an educational component, training students at local universities on Silvaco's Victory TCAD™ platform. This initiative aims to cultivate future semiconductor device engineers, potentially expanding Silvaco's market reach and strengthening its ecosystem.

From a competitive standpoint, this collaboration enhances Silvaco's technical expertise in advanced semiconductor materials while providing valuable real-world validation of their TCAD solutions. By working with Fraunhofer ISIT on 8-inch wafer processes for both GaN and MEMS technologies, Silvaco gains insights that can drive future product development and refinement of their simulation tools.

The collaboration represents a significant opportunity for Silvaco to enhance its position in the rapidly growing GaN semiconductor market. Fraunhofer ISIT's participation in the EU Chips Act initiative adds particular significance to this partnership, as it connects Silvaco to Europe's strategic semiconductor development efforts.

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