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IBM Semiconductor
0.25 Micron

6RF CMOS Process
6RF MPW Prices


If your design will be used for production, i.e. non-MPW, please read the IBM policy described in "Checking and Error Disposition Strategy for IBM Designs."



  1. Process Description

    MOSIS is offering access to the IBM 0.25 micron mixed-mode CMOS 6RF technology for prototype and low volume fabrication. C4 (IBM's flip chip bumping) is subject to availability at additional cost. Advance notice required: contact support@mosis.com.

    A Cadence design kit (with Agilent ADS models) plus standard cell libraries and IOs are available.

    This CMOS process has 5 metal layers (M1+M2+M3+MT+AM), supports stacked MiM capacitor (Q3/Q4, nitride), thick top metal. For more information, see the IBM Blue Logic[tm] CMOS 6RF Process Description.

    6RF Supported Options

    Please refer to the List of 6RF Supported Options page for the options available on MOSIS MPW runs in this technology. You may not submit a design containing any options or metals stack which are not listed here without prior arrangement with MOSIS. The stacked MiM option in this process also allows for single MiMs to be fabricated: you do not need to contact MOSIS about this. While the process is capable of up to 6 metal layers, we offer 5 on multi-project runs.

    Design Considerations

    To insure that submitted data is on a 10 nm grid, please stream-out at 1 DBU = 10 nm (Cadence 0.010, not 0.001).
    MOSIS does not fill for IBM processes. Designs for IBM runs must meet the IBM fill requirements when submitted. RX density must pass RECOMMENDED (20%) checking.


  2. IBM Design Rules, Process Specifications, SPICE Parameters, and Cell Libraries

    IBM has sub-licensed MOSIS to distribute this information to customers who have signed both the MOSIS customer agreement and the IBM Design Kit License Agreement.

    The CAD tool support files, DRC and LVS decks, simulation files, cell libraries, and files listed on the IBM CMOS Design Kits page are the only kits and files available.

    Design rules supported by this technology

    Only the IBM design rules will be supported for this technology.

    MOSIS Technology Codes

    The technology code for the 6RF process is IBM_6RF.

  3. Parametric Test Results and SPICE Model Parameters

    See Test Results for IBM 0.25 micron runs.

  4. Reticle/Wafer Size, Steps, Turnaround Time, Die and Wafer Thickness

    IBM CMOS
    0.25 Micron
    6RF Process
    Wafer Size
    (inches)
    Reticle Size (milli- meters, approx.) Reticle Copies Stepped on Wafer (approx.) Turn- around Time* Die Thickness
    (+/- .5 mil)
    Bumped Die Thickness **
    (+/- .5 mil)
    Wafer Thickness
    Mils Micro- meters Mils Micro- meters Mils Micro- meters
    8 18 x 20 60 56 10 250 10 250 30 760
      * Calendar days from release to manufacturing. Does not include dicing/packaging/backlapping (for planning purposes only).

    ** Die thickness only. Does not include height of the bumps.
        To order a special bumped die thickness, describe your requirements in the SPECIAL-HANDLING parameter of your New Project, Fabrication, or Update Request.


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