IntelliSuite 9.2: MEMS Design & Simulation Software
IntelliSuite 9.2 is the latest major release of Intellisense Software Corporation’s industry-leading CAD/CAE platform for micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) design, microfabrication simulation, and multiphysics analysis. Announced in 2022, this version represents a significant evolution in MEMS simulation, with particular emphasis on photonics and optoelectronics-based materials .
Key New Features in IntelliSuite 9.2
Photonics & Optoelectronics Focus
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Expanded Material Support: Enhanced simulation capabilities for photonics and optoelectronics-based materials, opening new horizons for advanced research and industry applications
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Optical Device Design: Tailored for MEMS devices incorporating optical and photonic components
The Three Pillars of MEMS Simulation
IntelliSuite 9.2 encompasses the three core pillars of MEMS simulation :
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Multiphysics: Comprehensive finite element analysis for thermal, electrical, mechanical, and coupled physics
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Microfabrication: Physics-based process simulation to predict manufacturing outcomes
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System Integration: Seamless connection with EDA tools via reduced-order modeling
Core Platform Components
Blueprint: Layout Design Tool
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Purpose-built for MEMS: Specialized layout editor with MEMS-specific features
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GDSII/DXF Support: Import/export of standard mask formats
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Design Rule Check: All-angle physical verification for MEMS geometries
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Cross-Section Viewer: Visualize mask cross-sections and export to PowerPoint
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Scripting Support: Language-independent scripting for complex designs
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Boolean Operations: Create complex structures with mask layer manipulations
CleanRoom / FabSim: Process Simulation
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Physical Simulation: Full physics-based process modeling rather than geometric methods
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Process Flow Prototyping: Define and debug complex process flows step by step
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Process Visualization: Animated display of each process step with cross-section views
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Supported Processes:
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Deposition (isotropic/anisotropic)
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Etching (wet/dry, RIE, ICP/Bosch/DRIE)
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Lithography (including grayscale)
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Oxidation, diffusion, ion implantation
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Wafer bonding
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Electroplating
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FabViewer: 3D Process Visualization
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Voxel-based Graphics: Photo-realistic 3D visualization of complex structures
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Animation: Display process flow as animated sequence
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Internal Views: Rotate, pan, zoom, and section cut to view internal features
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Multi-format Export: PPT, AVI, JPG, RAWIV formats
IntelliEtch: Advanced Etch Simulation
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Atomic-level Modeling: Precision wet etch simulation for silicon, quartz, sapphire, InP, GaAs
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High-index Plane Etching: Support for arbitrary crystal orientations
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DRIE/Bosch Process: Simulation of deep reactive ion etching with scalloping effects
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Etch Rate Calibration: Tools for Wagon Wheel analysis and CCA calibration
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GPU Acceleration: Parallel computing for large-scale simulations

