A system is provided for modeling an integrated circuit including at least
one insulated-gate field-effect transistor. The system includes generator
means for defining a parameter representing mechanical stresses applied
to the active area of the transistor, and processing means for
determining at least one of the electrical parameters of the transistor
based at least partially on the stress parameter. Also provided is a
method of modeling an integrated circuit including at least one
insulated-gate field-effect transistor, and a method of producing an
integrated circuit including at least one insulated-gate field-effect
transistor.