June 13, 2012
Joint Workshop Planned for June 20 at 2012
International Microwave Symposium in Montreal to
Demonstrate MMIC Design Process Using the New PDK
DURHAM, NC -- Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE) has released an
updated, advanced process design kit (PDK) based on Agilent
Technologies' Advanced Design System (ADS) software that will
provide microwave and RF design engineers with a
comprehensive suite of design and simulation tools for
developing GaN-on-SiC HEMT devices. The free PDK integrates
the latest version of Agilent ADS with Cree's GaN-on-SiC
process technology parameters and design rules. Engineers can
now more quickly develop monolithic microwave integrated
circuits (MMICs).
"The latest version of this PDK enables RF design engineers
to access the Cree GaN-on-SiC MMIC foundry capabilities
through Agilent's 2011 release of ADS - an industry-leading
electronic design automation tool," said Jim Milligan,
director, Cree RF and microwave. "This integrated
front-to-back design system provides highly accurate,
scalable nonlinear models, parametric layout cells, design
rule checking, seamless layout interoperability and a
streamlined design cycle to help accelerate time-to-market
for our customers."
"With the joint release of this PDK, our mutual customers
now have access to Cree's proven GaN-on-SiC MMIC process
technology, along with the Agilent integrated design
system, which is uniquely suited to producing reliable,
leading edge, high-power HEMT devices for today's most
challenging applications," said Juergen Hartung, foundry
program manager, Agilent EEsof EDA.
To demonstrate the advantages of the new PDK, the two
companies will host a special joint workshop at the 2012
International Microwave Symposium in Montreal, Canada.
Scheduled for Wednesday, June 20 from 10 a.m. - noon,
the workshop will enable RF design engineers to experience
several different MMIC design examples using the new
Cree/Agilent PDK.
Visit Cree at the 2012 International Microwave Symposium,
Booth #2125, to see the latest Cree innovations. For
additional information about Cree RF products, please visit
www.cree.com/rf.
About Cree
Cree is a market-leading innovator of semiconductor
products for power and radio-frequency (RF) applications,
lighting-class LEDs and LED lighting solutions.
Cree's product families include LED fixtures and bulbs,
blue and green LED chips, high-brightness LEDs,
lighting-class power LEDs, power-switching devices and RF
devices. Cree products are driving improvements in
applications such as general illumination, electronic signs
and signals, power supplies and solar inverters.
For additional product and company information, please
refer to www.cree.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements
involving risks and uncertainties, both known and unknown,
that may cause actual results to differ materially from
those indicated. Actual results may differ materially due
to a number of factors, including customer acceptance of
products; the rapid development of new technology and
competing products that may impair demand or render Cree's
products obsolete; and other factors discussed in Cree's
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
including its report on Form 10-K for the year ended June
26, 2011, and subsequent filings.
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