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90nm CMOS Design Platform

The CMOS090 design platform is based on ST's 90nm (0.09 micron) CMOS process technology. Designed as a modular process, it allows maximum flexibility in combining multiple features, such as:
Dual threshold library elements
Various IP modules -- like microprocessor, DSP, hi-speed links
Process options for e-Drams, analog or RF options

The 90nm design platform is intended for System-on-Chip (SoC) and ASIC solutions that target wireless, low-power, consumer, networking and hi-speed applications.

Based on dual-damascene copper technology, it allows 6 to 9 metal layers of interconnect and a library density of more than 400,000 gates per mm2.
 
Core Process Features
65nm poly length
Dual Vt MOS transistors
Dual gate oxide
Dedicated process flavors for high performance or low power
Dual-damascene copper for interconnect
Low-k (k = 2.9) dielectric
6 to 9 metal layers for interconnect
0.28um metalization pitch
Analog/RF capabilities
Fully compatible with e-DRAM
Various power supplies supported: 3.3V, 2.5V, 1.8V, 1.2V, 1V
 
Library Features
Dual standard cell libraries optimized for speed and density
Total of >1000 core cells
Core lib supply voltage of 1.0V or 1.2V
Gate delay of 11 ps (standard Vt)
Gate density of 430Kgates/mm2
Full suite of high-density memory compilers (> 10) for single port SRAM, dual port, ROM and register files, covering high speed or low power applications
E-DRAM modules for improved memory integration
I/O interface at 1.2V, 1.8V, 2.5V and 3.3V both for pad limited or core limited designs
Specific IO interfaces including SSTL2, HSTL, LVTTL, USB 1.1 and 2.0, PCIX, UDMA, LVDS
Hi-speed links at 2.4Gb
A broad portfolio of analog and RF IPs covers the need for single system super integration
 
Design Tools Platform
The CMOS090 ASIC platform provides a complete concurrent design environment for all phases from RTL to PGtape.

Based on physical synthesis with the best tools from major EDA suppliers, it manages full-hierarchical design with hardware and software macros, and includes full Power Planning and ClockTree synthesis capabilities. DFT, including Scan, BIST and IDDQ techniques are all included in the design flow.

Read press release (August 2002)