Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) announces a groundbreaking collaboration with Intel Foundry, certifying the RFPro electromagnetic (EM) simulation software within the Keysight EDA Advanced Design System (ADS) for Intel 18A process technology. The newly certified EM simulation capability, combined with Intel’s process design kits (PDKs), empowers radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) design teams to achieve first-pass success in their projects.
Keysight ADS RFPro stands out as an industry-leading platform for RF and microwave circuit design, offering advanced solutions for RFIC and EM simulation. RFPro serves as a 3D EM simulation interface integrated into ADS, Cadence Virtuoso, and Synopsys Custom Compiler environments. Designers can seamlessly run interactive EM-circuit co-simulation during layout, streamlining the design cycle and enhancing efficiency.
Intel Foundry, a prominent wafer foundry, is pioneering a full-stack solution support approach for accelerated time to market, leading the industry’s transition from “system on chip” to “system of chips.” The Intel 18A PDK now incorporates technology files compatible with Keysight EDA RFPro, showcasing a robust synergy between the two technologies.
Suk Lee, Vice President of Ecosystem Technology Office at Intel Foundry, emphasized the successful collaboration, stating, “Intel Foundry has been successfully collaborating with Keysight EDA to achieve certification of Intel 18A technology with Keysight’s RFPro.” Lee further highlighted the precision achieved in the simulation of different inductors, meeting Intel Foundry’s certification standards.
Niels Faché, Vice President and General Manager at Keysight, expressed the significance of the partnership, stating, “Keysight EDA has been a key partner in the EDA Alliance of the Intel Foundry Accelerator Program since early 2023.” Faché emphasized the instrumental role of RFPro EM simulations in the fast and accurate design of RF integrated circuits. The collaboration extends beyond the initial tool certification, with ongoing efforts to enhance simulation support for future Intel Foundry process technologies.
