SILVACO is the leading vendor of technology computer aided design (TCAD) simulation software. The company develops and markets an extensive suite of TCAD tools (Virtual Wafer Fab) used by semiconductor and microelectronic companies worldwide in the research and development, test, design and fabrication of semiconductor devices and integrated circuits.

Silvaco is uniquely positioned as an independent broadline supplier of analog IC technology simulation software and services. Silvaco is the leading vendor of Spice parameter extraction software (UTMOST), and analog circuit simulation software (SmartSpice). This independence allows Silvaco to work with leading high-tech companies and universities worldwide to bring the latest advances in analog design technology to the marketplace.

Silvaco's development, sales and support facilities are strategically located worldwide to support the international nature of its customer base. The company has grown to eleven offices worldwide. A major part of Silvaco's business model relies on the company's ability to provide knowledgeable and experienced application engineers for on-site customer support throughout all major semiconductor manufacturing regions.

Prime:		EDA software tools
Subsidiary:		Spice modelling services
Employees:		10-50

	High Level Design Capture / Simulation		PCB Design		Thermal Design / Simulation
	EMC		Other

Sun & HP UNIX

Interfaces with leading CAD vendors

Various

Windows NT/2000/XP, RedHat Linux, Unix - Sun & HP