The Compact Model Council was formed in August, 1996, for the purpose of promoting standardization in the use and implementation of Compact models. The initial charter of the Compact Model Council was provided by the Compact Model Workshop, sponsered by SEMATECH.

• Charter: (why do we exist)

  To promote the international, nonexclusive standardization of compact model formulations and the model interfaces.

• Vision: (Description of a desired future state)

  Standardized compact models for all major technologies so that customer communication and efficiency can be enhanced. Standard interfaces so that models can be tested faster and implemented easier. Better compact models for the latest technologies, allowing leading edge design development cycles to shorten.

• Strategy: (how will we accomplish the vision)

  Examine, promote and standardize compact modeling efforts based upon business needs. Encourage developers to dwell on current and near-term problems that will advance compact modeling. Provide industry resources for monitoring/mentoring compact model development. Provide a standardization process to the compact model developers.

• Tactics: (specific tasks)

  Establish and maintain standards based on:
  

  1. BSIM3v3 is the first compact model to be standardized.
  2. Promote standardization for other technologies.
  3. Member requirements.

  Remove barriers to the implementation of standards.

  Remove barriers to the use of standards.

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