Department of Electrical, Electronics and Communication Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad
TCAD Sentaurus Device Simulation software
TCAD Sentaurus is a powerful software suite developed by Synopsys for the simulation and modelling of semiconductor devices at the process and device level.

TCAD Sentaurus is a powerful software suite developed by Synopsys for the simulation and modelling of semiconductor devices at the process and device level. It is widely used in the semiconductor industry to design and optimize new technologies, from traditional CMOS to advanced devices like FinFETs, SOI, and power devices.
Sentaurus provides comprehensive tools for simulating the fabrication process (including doping, etching, and deposition) and for studying the electrical behaviour of semiconductor devices under various operating conditions. It supports 2D and 3D simulations, enabling precise analysis of device physics, performance characteristics, and scaling challenges. The software is critical for research and development in semiconductor technology, allowing engineers to predict how design changes will impact device performance without expensive fabrication processes.