Technology Introduction:
Quantum Interconnect Explorer (QIE) is a software tool for resistance and capacitance estimation in current and future integrated circuit technologies. Its core relies on closed-form equations and proprietary algorithms, enabling fast and accurate results. QIE won a 2022 TIE award and has been used in projects with industry-leading partners.
Industry Applicability:
Quantum Interconnect Explorer (QIE) is a software for the semiconductor industry, for circuit designs parasitic estimation. It enables tech node exploration and library optimization. Using closed-form resistivity models based on quantum effects, QIE outperforms semiclassical and iterative methods. It supports classical (Cu, Au, Al) and advanced 2D materials.