Newcastle-based Inex Microtechnology is to use Keysight’s Advanced Design System (ADS) EDA software to deliver its gallium nitride (GaN) Process Design Kit (PDK)

“Our GaN HEMT process addresses a growing UK space and defence customer base. The process developed over the last two years enables a unique UK sovereign supply,” said Inex CTO Matthew O’Keefe. “We aim to provide our customers with the best support and tools. The technical capabilities of the Keysight solution from simulation to layout to data presentation and manipulation as well as the support to Inex are key factors in our choice, ensuring we provide a solution that meets our specific customers’ needs.”

Inex provides a wide range of technologies including GaN, GaAs, InP and diamond for RF and microwave power applications. Its GaN process provides high efficiency, power, and ruggedness and the ability to operate over a wide bandwidth.

“Our customers design chips for their systems. Simulating the design at the chip level and up the chain in the overall system is an essential part of their approach,” continued O’Keefe. “By providing Keysight based PDK’s we aim to be completely aligned with our customers’ requirements.”

“INEX is a rather unique microfabrication foundry with a collaborative business model,” said Keysight product manager Joe Civello. Time-to-success is critical for all business but especially so for a leading-edge specialist like Inex.”

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