Articles,  Lecture Notes, and Technical Reports

Articles

1. X. Zhou, "Unified Approach to MOS Transistor Compact Modeling," Cavin's Corner, Semiconductor Research Corp. (SRC^®), June 2006, online available (for SRC members): http://www.src.org/

 
2. X. Zhou and S. B. Chiah, "XSIM/DOUST: A Compact Model for Design and Optimization of Ultra-Small Transistors," EEE Research Bulletin, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, January 2002, p. 12.

 
3. X. Zhou, K. C. Ng, and M. H. Ng, "Gate-Level Simulation of Digital Circuits with Circuit-Level Accuracy," EEE Research Bulletin, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, January 1997, p. 34.

 
4. X. Zhou, "Mixed-Signal Multi-Level Simulation of VLSI Circuits," EEE Research Bulletin, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, July 1996, p. 47.

 
5. X. Zhou and B. K. Tay, "Simulated Device Fabrication and Characterization Process," EEE Newsletter, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, July 1995, p. 3.

 
6. X. Zhou, "Modelling of Subpicosecond Electrical Pulse Generation," EEE Research Bulletin, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, January 1995, p. 26.

 
7. X. Zhou, "Device Modelling with Ensemble Monte Carlo Analysis Programme," EEE Research Bulletin, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, January 1994, p. 25.

 
8. X. Zhou, R. J. Bowman, and T. Y. Hsiang, "EMCUR: An Ensemble Monte Carlo Program for III-V Compound Semiconductor Device Modeling and Simulation."

Lecture Notes

1. "TCAD: Process and Device Simulation," Lecture Notes, E425: Engineering Design V, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 1996/97.

 
2. "Design of a Semi-Custom IC," Lecture Notes, E322: Engineering Design III, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 1995/96.

 
3. "Basic Use of SPICE," Notes #1, EE224: Introduction to Electronic Circuits, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Rochester, Spring 1990.

 
4. "A Guided Tour for UNIX Beginners," Notes #2, EE224: Introduction to Electronic Circuits, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Rochester, Spring 1990.

 
5. "SPICE Implementation of Diode Models," Notes #3, EE224: Introduction to Electronic Circuits, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Rochester, Spring 1990.

 
6. "SPICE Implementation of BJT Models," Notes #4, EE224: Introduction to Electronic Circuits, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Rochester, Spring 1990.

1. Mixed-Signal Multi-Level Simulation of VLSI Circuits -- An implicit mixed-mode solution, 1996. 

 
2. ANAvision User's Manual, ANAmation, Inc., February 1992.

 
3. "Device Models," ANAsim User's Manual, Chap. 6, ANAmation, Inc., February 1992.

 
4. "ANAsim Device Model Implementation Guide -- Extensions to and Compatibility with SPICE," Modeling Note, MN-1.0, ANAmation, Inc., October 1991.

 
5. "Offset Cancellation Technique to Improve Intrinsic Dynamic Resolution of Amplifying Systems Using Hot-Carrier Injection," Research Proposal, RP-001-12-90, Analog Design Automation Research Group, University of Rochester, December 1990.

 
6. Research Report (1989--1990), edited by X. Zhou, Analog Design Research Group, University of Rochester, September 1990.

 
7. "EMCUR -- An Ensemble Monte Carlo Program for III-V Compound Semiconductor Device Modeling and Simulation," by X. Zhou and T. Y. Hsiang, Research Report, RR-001-11-89, University of Rochester, November 1989.

 
8. "A Short Introduction to EMCUR," by X. Zhou and T. Y. Hsiang, November 1989.

 
9. EMCUR User's Manual (Version 1R3K.04), by X. Zhou and T. Y. Hsiang, University of Rochester, October 1989.

 
10. "Monte Carlo Simulation of Space-Dependent Phenomena in GaAs," by X. Zhou and T. Y. Hsiang, Technical Report, TR-003-02-89, University of Rochester, February 1989.

 
11. "Sample Simulation Results of EMCUR," Memo.2, University of Rochester, November .

 
12. "Major Features of EMCUR," Memo.1, University of Rochester, October1988.

 
13. "Monte Carlo Simulation of Space-Dependent Phenomena in GaAs," by X. Zhou, R. J. Bowman, and T. Y. Hsiang, Technical Report, TR-002-05-88, University of Rochester, May 1988.

 
14. "Monte Carlo Simulation of Time-Dependent Phenomena in GaAs," by X. Zhou, R. J. Bowman, and T. Y. Hsiang, Technical Report, TR-001-04-88, University of Rochester, April 1988.

 
15. "Band Structure Engineering of III-V Compound Heterostructures with Monte Carlo Calculations," Ph.D. Thesis Proposal, University of Rochester, July 1987.

1. "Design and Optimization of Ultra-Small Transistors," by Y. Liu and K. S. Tay, Technology & Engineering Research Programme (TERP01), Nanyang Technological University, 2001.  

 
2. "TCAD-Synthesis Approach to Deep-Submicron MOSFET Design and Optimization," by Y. M. Soh and K. Y. Kam, FYP Report, C6075, Nanyang Technological University, 2000/01.  

 
3. "TCAD: Process and Device Simulation," by H. J. Lee and S. S. Tan, E422 Report, Nanyang Technological University, 2000/01.

 
4. "Semiconductor Process/Device Simulation with TCAD," by C. E. Ling and S. R. Padukone, Technology & Engineering Research Programme (TERP99), Nanyang Technological University, pp. 187-194, 1999.