Abstract: In a modeling method of a neural network, a first regression model is trained based on first sample data and first simulation result data. The first regression model is used to predict the first simulation result data from the first sample data. The first sample data represent at least one of conditions of a manufacturing process of a semiconductor device and characteristics of the semiconductor device. The first simulation result data are obtained by performing a simulation on the first sample data. In response to a consistency of the first regression model being lower than a target consistency, the first regression model is re-trained based on second sample data different from the first sample data. The second sample data are associated with a consistency reduction factor of the first regression model that is responsible for a prediction failure of the first regression model.

Abstract: A method for simulating a layout of an integrated circuit manufactured by a semiconductor process includes extracting a plurality of pattern layouts from layout data that defines the layout, generating training data by amplifying the plurality of pattern layouts and at least one parameter provided from the semiconductor process, generating sample data by sampling the training data, generating feature data including a three-dimensional array from the sample data, providing the sample data and the feature data to a simulator and a machine learning model, respectively, and training the machine learning model based on an output of the machine learning model and an output of the simulator.

Abstract: A method of generating optimal input data for a design simulator providing output data related to output parameters in response to input data related to input parameters. The method includes; generating training data including sample input data and sample output data, selecting at least one essential input parameter affecting a plurality of output parameters from among the input parameters in accordance with an estimation model trained using the training data, and generating the optimal input data in accordance with essential input data corresponding to the at least one essential input parameter and the sample output data.