Si2 is the largest
organization of industry-leading semiconductor, systems, EDA and
manufacturing companies focused on the development and adoption of
standards to improve the way integrated circuits are designed and
manufactured, in order to speed time-to market, reduce costs, and meet
the challenges of sub-micron design. Now in its 23rd year, Si2 is
uniquely positioned to enable timely collaboration through dedicated
staff and a strong implementation focus driven by its member companies.
Si2 represents over 100 companies involved in all parts of the silicon
supply chain throughout the world.
Mission
Achieve industry
adoption
of collaborative technology and services
that deliver higher levels of silicon design integration, enabling
compelling advantages for our members through reduced
costs, faster time to market, and improved IC design capability.
Key
Strategies
Facilitate collaborative
customer-driven solutions definition, development and implementation
Engage and support EDA industry collaborative initiatives
Provide dedicated
support services, which accelerate adoption of solutions
Technology transfer
Project management
Testing services
Industry
Si2 is a
user-driven organization that addresses advanced silicon system
integration issues and associated design environments for the
semiconductor industry. Si2 is a catalyst for business and technology
collaboration among silicon suppliers and their customers.
History
Si2 was founded in
1988 as CAD Framework Initiative, Inc. Today Si2 represents
semiconductor manufacturers, electronic systems companies, and EDA tool
suppliers in North America, Europe and Asia.
