Exigent solutions proposes to create AI-powered software to automate chip design optimization for manufacturability through accelerated lithography simulation

The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $289,965 Cooperative Agreement under the CHIPS Research and Development (CFDA 11.042) program to Exigent Solutions, Inc. The purpose of the award is for Exigent Solutions to create AI-powered software that automates chip design optimization for manufacturability through accelerated lithography simulation. The awardee will design and develop a software suite that leverages multi-modal AI modules to optimize chip designs for manufacturability, with the goal of decreasing the cost and time associated with chip design and manufacturing. Exigent Solutions plans to subaward funds to provide technical and business assistance in support of the project activities. The award period runs from October 1, 2024 to July 31, 2027.

Activities

The awardee will design and create a software suite that optimizes chip designs for manufacturability using multi-modal AI modules.

Expected outcomes

The awardee's proposed software will decrease the cost and time associated with chip design and manufacturing through streamlined optimization and accelerated simulation.

Intended beneficiaries

U.S. Semiconductor industry and researchers involved in chip design and/or manufacturing.

Subrecipient activities

The recipient plans to subaward funds for technical and business assistance.