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What is AIF? AIF is a simple ASCII file that describes either a die, or a BGA bondshell including the die. It is intended to be a universal method of describing the die for purposes of package design and wirebonding.

Both IC designers and package designers can use AIF as a simple, standard method of exchanging die data so that moving data between the two disciplines is simple and efficient.

We work closely with both package designers and IC designers to come up with the simplest representation of the die that meets the needs of both types of designers. We've tried to avoid creeping "featuritis" that would make the format more complicated and difficult to create or parse.

To help make adoption of AIF faster we have developed a family of tools that can read and write AIF and do useful things with the data.



What's in a AIF File

Describes the basic sections of the AIF file and their syntax.

Creating an AIF file with Excel

Describes how to create an AIF file using MS Excel.

Creating an AIF from GDSII

Describes the program, SmartDie, used to read, scan and convert a pad ring layer into AIF.

Sample AIF Files

Shows simple and complex AIF files and their associated layout.

Common Errors

Describes the most common errors made when creating an AIF File.

Multi Die AIF

A special version of AIF II designed to contain multiple die (MCM)

Amkor Adopts AIF Format

Amkor Technology, the world's largest contract assembler has adopted AIF as its preferred format for exchanging die data ...

Read AIF into Cadence APD

You can read an AIF file directly into Cadence APD with this SKILL program. All intelligence is transferred.

Wire Attach Offset

Describes how to support a wire attach point offset in AIF without breaking a proper AIF reader ...

Importance of Net Names!

An explanation of the value of adding net names to your die pad list ...

How to Extend AIF

Writing your own AIF tools? How to add your own extensions so that you won't break other's AIF parsers.

AIFVU

AIF Viewer web page..