MEETING NAME:   Compact Models Workshop            
                Meeting number:   2697/EP
MEETING DATE:   December 14, 1995
TO:             Technology Transfer Council (by E-Mail)
                Invitees (see attached list)
FROM:           Reddy Manukonda, Chair  512/356-3434
DESCRIPTOR:     DESIGN AND TEST
LOCATION:       Washington Hilton Hotel
                Washington, D.C.

PURPOSE:  Follow-up on standard compact model and interface
proposals and test criteria.  Review test results on BSIM3 and MOS
Model 9 and work on Compact Model Council charter and procedures
for funding and implementation of new models and interfaces. 

EXPECTED RESULTS:
     1) Review test results of candidate compact models and reach
        consensus and vote  on "draft standard model".

     2) Develop pathway for type1 and type2 standard interface
        requirements.

     3) Develop framework and charter for the "Compact Model Council"

OTHER MEETING INFORMATION:  n/a

AGENDA:
December 14, 1995
 
7:30 am   Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00      Welcome and Introduction             Reddy Manukonda, ST

8:15      Standard Models                      Britt Brooks, TI
                                               Bhaskar Gadepally,
                                               Motorola
          Review of MOS9/BSIM3 test results
          Note: No enhancements will be presented.

8:30      BSIM3/MOS9 test results             Anacad
           (15 mts. each)                     Cadence
                                              National
                                              Philips
                                              Analog Devices
                                              TI
10:00     Break

10:30     Discussion of test results.         Reddy Manukonda
             (15 mts)

          Reach a consensus for which model we
          should choose and promote as a "draft standard 
          MOS model.  Prepare for voting after lunch

12:00 pm  Lunch

1:00      Voting on "draft standard model"   - Asim Husain

1:30      API kit evaluations progress        Ralph Sokel,  
          reports (15 mts each)               Motorola
                                              John Ellis-Monaghan,
                                              IBM
2:00      Define a "Compact Model Council"    
          Chairs: Keith Green
                  Ron Goossens
          Topics for discussion will include: 
          1) Framework for the "Compact Model Council"
             a) Membership              
             b) Function
                i) Revision control (process)
               ii) Updates, bug fixes, new releases (process)
              iii) New model submission (process)
               iv) Standards organization to help promote MOS 
                   model
                v) Funding of the "sustaining" of the model
             c) How often will the Council meet?
             d) How will decisions be made?
          2) Develop a charter for the Council
             a) Document resolution of issues listed above
             b) Document the goals/deliverables of the Council   
             c) Determine the "next step" for the Council
          3) Develop an action item list based on the discussions.
3:00      Break
3:15      Discussion/actions   - Asim Husain
4:00      Adjourn

CALL FOR PAPERS:  n/a

LOGISTICS:

Meeting Location:   Washington Hilton Hotel
                    1919 Connecticut Ave, NW
                    Washington, D.C.

Phone:              202/483-3000

Guest Room Rate:    $128 single - IEEE special rate

A block of rooms has been reserved at the hotel.  Reservations must
be made by November 18; after that date, the room block will be
released.  Please identify yourself as a IEEE attendee in order to
receive this special rate.