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Signal Electromigration (Signal EM): Violations, Examples, and Practical Fixes

  Hello Dear Readers,   Today in this post, I will provide some deep insight into the Signal Electromigration (Signal EM): Violations, Examples, and Practical Fixes. 1. Introduction: As technology nodes shrink into the deep‑submicron and nanometer regime (7nm, 5nm, 3nm and beyond), electromigration (EM) has become a first‑order reliability concern—not only for power/ground (PG) networks but also for signal nets. Signal EM failures are often underestimated because signal currents are transient and bidirectional. However, with higher switching activity, tighter metal pitches, thinner wires, and aggressive timing closure, signal EM can cause latent or early‑life failures if not addressed properly. This article explains: What Signal EM is and how it differs from PG EM Typical Signal EM violation scenarios Detailed, practical examples Root causes behind each violation Proven solutions and best practices to fix and prevent Signal EM issues 2. What is Signal Electromigration: El...
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Intern - Physical Design at Global Foundries

 Hello Dear Readers, 

Currently at Global Foundries vacancy for Intern - Physical Design role.

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets.

Introduction:

  • GLOBALFOUNDRIES is looking for a highly motivated experienced engineer to work on the GTO (Global Tapeout Operations) team as a Frame Design Automation Engineer located in Bangalore, India. 
  • The successful candidate will enjoy a variety of assignments that will include developing automation to generate electrical structures that are also known as Process Control Monitoring (PCM) structures, contributing to test and development efforts for our unique frame software and infrastructure as well as evaluating and optimizing our engineering development processes. 
  • This role requires working with worldwide Frame and other engineers that use semiconductor manufacturing tools (i.e., lithography and metrology) and test tools in our Fabs. 
  • The successful candidate would be delivering products and engaging in continuous process improvement in the increasingly complex world of chip manufacturing by applying Failure Mode and Effect Analysis, structured problem-solving and driving actions to reduce risks.   

Your Job:     

  • Work with RTL to GDS Implementation team on the Synthesis, Place and Route and flow & automation, along with EM/IR drop Analysis along with Physical verification in various technology nodes. 

Required Qualifications:     

  • Pursuing  Bachelor, Masters OR PhD degree in Electronics (Bachelors/Master- 2022 passing out students & PhD Ongoing)
  • Be able to collaborate with program and technical design leads on multiple concurrent projects. 
  • Should have excellent problem solving skills, written & oral communication, teaming & interpersonal skills
  • Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs

   

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Should have good understanding of VLSI Design and CMOS technology
  • Knowledge of the end-to-end Physical design cycles
  • Knowledge in RTL coding process desired. 
  • Good automation and scripting skill


 

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