Silvaco, inc. is a privately owned provider of electronic design automation (EDA) software[1] and TCAD process and device simulation software.[2] Silvaco was founded in 1984 by Dr. Ivan Pesic. It is headquartered in Santa Clara, California with 11 offices worldwide, and in 2006 the company had about 250 employees worldwide. Silvaco provides analog semiconductor process, device and design automation solutions in CMOS, bipolar, SiGe and compound technologies. Customers include leading fabless semiconductor companies, integrated semiconductor manufacturers, foundries, and universities worldwide.