PrimeSim HSPICE S-2021.09

The software developer Synopsys is pleased to announce the availability of PrimeSim HSPICE S-2021.09 is the industry's 'gold standard' for accurate circuit simulation and offers foundries-certified MOS device models with state-of-the-art simulation and analysis algorithms.


This release includes the following new features, enhancements, and changes.
New Device Models and Model Revisions
PrimeSim HSPICE S-2021.09 adds support for the following device models and model revisions:
- BSIM 4.8.2
- UTSOI 102.5
- BSIM-CMG 111.1.0
- JUNCAP 200.6.2
- JFET100 V0.53
- PSP103.8.1
Enhancements to S-parameter
Enhanced S-parameter to support continuous multi-release project, such as rational function, and recursive convolution.
Support Correlation Coefficient Based Monte Carlo
Added the .covar command to define the correlated random variables in statistic model by correlation coefficients for Monte Carlo simulation.
Enhancements to MTS/3DIC Flow for TSMC TMI Based Technologies
Added the .OPTION USE_TOP_PARAM_3DIC command to specify the list of parameters that is defined in top, sets high priority than defined in module.
Enhancement: Updated Commands and Options
Updated command line option:
- .CREATE_EYE: Enhanced to support external trigger.
- metaencrypt: Enhanced to support encryption algorithm of aes256.
- .HB: Enhanced to support HB NHARMS auto-selection.
- .HBOSC: Enhanced to support HB NHARMS auto-selection.
- .STATEYE: Added the steady_state, DCD_mode, Worst_Waveform and STET_format arguments.
- .SUBOP_DEF: Added the stack argument.
- .IBIS: Added the use_img argument.
- .MEASURE (Peak-to-Peak Jitter): Added TYPE argument.
- .PROBE: Added x() argument.
New Command Support
The following new commands are supported in this release:
- .MEASURE TRANNOISE: Enables measurement of trannoise at various frequency points in PrimeSim HSPICE.
- .OPTION CO: Defines the print-out width in PrimeSim HSPICE.
Advanced Variability Analysis Documentation
The PrimeSim AVA: User Guide is updated for the following enhancements to PrimeSim AVA:
- Support for Monte Carlo analysis.
- Support for Post Processing utility.
QSC-S Foundation New OS
PrimeSim HSPICE S-2021.09 release is based on SNPS QSC-S foundation. This supported OS is upgraded to RedHat/CentOS 7.3 as at least.
Enhancement: Support for Standalone License Mode and PrimeSim HSPICE Token-Based License Mode
Beginning with release R-2020.12-SP1, you could choose between using the PrimeSim HSPICE tool in standalone license mode or PrimeSim HSPICE token-based license mode by setting the PRIMESIM environment variable (or -primesim command line option) to 0 for standalone license mode or 1 for token-based license mode. Standalone license mode is the default.
The S-2021.09 release adds support for a new setting, PRIMESIM 2, which enables both license modes (by default, standalone license keys are attempted first).
The S-2021.09 release also adds support for a new environment variable, PRIMESIM_ORDER 0|1, which determines whether standalone or token-based license keys are attempted first when PRIMESIM is set to 2. By default or if PRIMESIM_ORDER 0, standalone keys are attempted first. If PRIMESIM_ORDER 1, token-based license keys are attempted first.
Change: Moved Documentation
The PrimeSim HSPICE Commands Introduction had previously been documented in a chapter of the PrimeSim HSPICE Reference Manual: Commands and Control Options. As of this release, they are now documented in the PrimeSim HSPICE User Guide: Basic Simulation and Analysis, included in the PrimeSim online help.
The Parameters and Functions, Multi-Technology Simulation of 3D Integrated Circuit, and Library and Data Encryption had previously been documented in the chapters of the PrimeSim HSPICE User Guide: Basic Simulation and Analysis. As of this release, they are now documented in the PrimeSim Continuum Overview, included in the PrimeSim online help.