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This newsletter provides the latest information on Synopsys Photonic 91³Ô¹ÏÍø including product announcements, new papers, tech talks, upcoming events, and more.
In this issue:
New Software Releases
Synopsys OptoCompiler 2023.03 Release Highlights
- Python Enablement of OptoDesigner Primitives
- Arbitrary Port Names in OptoDesigner Engine
- Enhanced multi-channel support in E-O co-simulation
- Enhanced support for MATLAB co-simulation in OptoCompiler-based simulations
- New support for parameter out-of-range warnings in Black-Box SOA model
- Miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements
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Synopsys OptSim Elite 2023.03 Release Highlights:
- Enhanced multi-channel support in E-O co-simulation
- Enhanced support for MATLAB co-simulation in OptoCompiler-based simulations
- New support for parameter out-of-range warnings in Black-Box SOA model
- Miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements
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Synopsys OptSim Base 2023.03 Release Highlights
- New support for parameter out-of-range warnings in Black-Box SOA model
- Miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements
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Synopsys OptoDesigner 2023.03 Release Highlights
- Added `ml::BendEulerFullEffective`, which has the same shape as the `ml::BendEulerFull`, but changes its internal radius to make the ports be identical to those obtained using a standard circular bend.
- The origin port of a layout (which is the location that will be at [0,0] when instantiating it from OptoCompiler) can now be set to be anything. If nothing is supplied, the old behavior applies ('in0' if it exists, then 'out0' if it exists, then 'dc0' if it exists, then 'rf0' if it exists, and finally the reference input port).
- Both the OptoDesigner Engine (OptoCompiler integration of OptoDesigner scripts) and the Bidirectional Interface (co-design with OptSim) now support arbitrary port names. Previously, only 'standard' names like 'in0', 'out0', 'dc0', etc., were supported. Now, any name may be used. The OptoDesigner autorouter also supports any port names.
For details about these and many other enhancements in this release, log into and then see the .
RSoft Photonic Device Tools 2023.03 Release Highlights
- MetaOptic Designer improvements, including the ability to load refractive lenses from CODE V so that hybrid optical systems combining metalenses and refractive lenses can be easily designed and optimized.
- Improved performance for the RSoft Bidirectional Scattering Distribution Function (BSDF) user-defined optical properties (UDOP) when using a single thread within LightTools. The processing speed is improved by up to 2x.
- Updated TCAD Interface features, including support for the new TDR format used by Sentaurus 2022.12 for optical simulations and a new RSoft TCAD Wizard to assist with design file and simulation script creation.
- Python 3 support for layout and data manipulation APIs.
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Upcoming Tech Talk
Passive and Active Photonic Device Generation, Simulation and Use in the Synopsys Photonic IC Design Flow
Thursday, 30 March 2023
12:00¨C1:00 p.m. EST
Recordings On Demand:
Blog
OFC Recap
Synopsys participated as an exhibitor at OFC and demonstrated new innovations in photonic IC design and high-speed Ethernet IP solutions. Read about the innovations and industry trends showcased at OFC.
Heterogeneous Integration of III-V Lasers and Semiconductor Optical Amplifiers on Silicon Photonic ICs
In 2022, OpenLight Photonics partnered with Tower Semiconductor to introduce a commercially available silicon photonics platform with integrated lasers. Read about this heterogeneous integration of lasers and active gain elements in a silicon-based photonic offering and its many benefits.
SolvNetPlus Resources
Synopsys SolvNetPlus provides a wide range of self-service resources that are available to eligible users 24/7. We have consolidated access to our support resources to help you use Photonic 91³Ô¹ÏÍø software more effectively.
Learn how to find resources on our website and SolvNetPlus
The features a collection of searchable articles covering many topics about Synopsys products, including Photonic 91³Ô¹ÏÍø tools. Check out this month¡¯s new articles.
This application note describes creating a new library based on an existing technology library and adding a new pcell to that library using the Synopsys OptoDesigner curvilinear Python package.
Upcoming Events
IEEE SiPhotonics, 4¨C7 April
, pre-registration required
PIC International, 18¨C19 April
, Presented by Twan Korthorst
- : 7¨C12 May, San Jose, CA
- : 30 May¨C3 June, Tu Berlin, Germany
- Synopsys Optical Design Day: 23 May, Israel
- : 4¨C8 June, Quebec City, Canada
- : 27¨C30 June, Munich, Germany
- : 18-21 July, Paris, France
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