UMC, a global semiconductor foundry, has unwrapped its 65 nm RFCMOS process derived from its standard 65 nm CMOS logic process, which was qualified in early 2006 and is in volume production for a variety of users. According to UMC, it is being targeted for next-generation wireless system-on-chip (SoC) applications, which includes Wi-Fi, WiMAX, Wireless USB and 3G/4G cellular.

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Complete deliverables are available for UMC's 65 nm RF solution, including fundamental libraries, IP, and the foundry industry's first transformer library to help customers jump start their design-in process. Full characterization reports, models with mismatch Monte Carlo simulation, advance HF noise model and foundry design kits (FDK) complement the 65 nm RFCMOS process, with RF SPICE models and ESD manuals and support ready, said UMC.

UMC's extensive volume production experience for its standard 65 nm logic process will enable the foundry to quickly ramp its customers' 65 nm RF products once they reach the manufacturing stage, said the manufacturer. In June 2005, UMC was the first foundry to deliver 65 nm customer products, and currently has 11 customers for this technology node with more than 30 product tape-outs. More than 25 products have been functionally validated with seven products already in volume production, according to UMC. Two advanced 300 mm fabs have been dedicated to 65 nm production, said the foundry service provider.

For more information, visit www.umc.com.