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IBM Semiconductor
0.25 Micron

6WL SiGe BiCMOS Process


Information vital to preparing and submitting a design for fabrication in this process has been posted to the MOSIS Secure Document Server.

All users must read the checking procedures and density requirements described in this document.

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 SiGe BiCMOS 6WL 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.

    This BiCMOS SiGe process has 5 metal layers (M1, M2, MT, E1, MA) and supports MiM capacitor (QT-HT, 4.1 fF/µm²). The top two thick metals can be used to make inductors. Supply voltages are 2.5 V core and 3.3 V I/O. For more information, see the SiGe process comparison.

    6WL Supported Options
    Please refer to the list of 6WL Supported Options page for the layers and options available by default on MOSIS MPW runs in this technology.

    Other configurations are available for dedicated runs, or on MPW runs by prior arrangement. Please contact MOSIS support for additional details, e.g. costs.

    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.


  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 SiGe 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 6WL process is IBM_6WL.


  3. Parametric Test Results and SPICE Model Parameters
    See Test Results for IBM 0.25 micron runs.

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

    IBM SiGe BiCMOS
    0.25 Micron
    6WL 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 91 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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