SEOUL, Korea, July 16, 2025 – Siemens Digital Industries Software and SK keyfoundry have introduced a 130nm automotive Process Design Kit (PDK) for use with Calibre PERC software. The kit supports both schematic and layout verification, including checks for interconnect reliability. It is one of the first Korean-developed node processes to offer early-stage validation in automotive design.
With this PDK, various Korean domestic and international fabless companies can leverage SK keyfoundry’s 130nm process to improve the design of automotive power semiconductors while conducting reliability verification.
The 130nm process is used in analog and power semiconductor markets. SK keyfoundry’s PDK allows designers to use Siemens’ Calibre PERC solution with its process technologies, enabling design-stage verification that accounts for manufacturing constraints.
“We are thrilled to introduce the Calibre PERC PDK optimized for 130nm automotive power semiconductor processes in collaboration with Siemens EDA. This PDK is designed to improve design efficiency and reliability, providing our customers with a competitive edge in developing high-performance automotive semiconductor products,” said Ilsup Jin, R&D senior vice president, SK keyfoundry. “Moving forward, we plan to continue to strengthen our partnership with Siemens to develop next-generation solutions on established node processes.”
“We are pleased to support this Calibre PERC PDK for 130nm processes, enabling highly reliable design verification in collaboration with SK keyfoundry. This solution is expected to help differentiate SK keyfoundry in the power semiconductor and IoT markets,” said Junan Kim, general manager, Siemens EDA Korea, Siemens Digital Industries Software. “Siemens remains committed to expanding its collaboration with foundries so that they can leverage the latest EDA technologies regardless of the process nodes they are offering.”
SK keyfoundry plans to collaborate with Siemens to develop design solutions and support semiconductor manufacturing. The company aims to build its position in the foundry market and looks forward more business together.
Source: Siemens
About Siemens Digital Industries Software
Siemens Digital Industries Software delivers integrated tools and services to support digital transformation across engineering and manufacturing workflows. Its offerings help companies streamline product design, optimize manufacturing, and manage operational data more effectively. The company serves sectors such as automotive, aerospace, industrial equipment, electronics, and consumer goods. Its work in areas like product lifecycle management (PLM) and manufacturing systems plays a key role in advancing digital continuity and efficiency. Headquartered in Plano, TX, it operates as a business unit of Siemens AG.
About SK keyfoundry
SK keyfoundry, headquartered in Cheongju, South Korea, is a specialty foundry focused on analog and mixed-signal semiconductor manufacturing. The company provides 8-inch wafer foundry services for applications such as power management ICs, display drivers, and microcontroller units. Originally spun off from Magnachip Semiconductor in 2020, it was acquired by SK hynix in 2022 and traces its roots to LG Semicon, established in 1979. SK keyfoundry serves customers in the consumer electronics, computing, automotive, and industrial sectors. Its manufacturing facility has a monthly capacity of approximately 100,000 wafers. Recent developments include a rebranding under the SK hynix group, efforts to expand process capabilities into GaN and SiC technologies, and collaboration with Siemens on a 130-nanometer automotive power process design kit. SK keyfoundry positions itself as a 8-inch foundry serving global analog and power IC markets.