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Photonic Solutions Enewsletter
Photonic Solutions Quarterly Update - February 2022
This newsletter provides the latest information on Synopsys Photonic Solutions including product announcements, new papers, tech talks, upcoming events, and more.
In this issue:
- New Releases: 2021-09-2 service release
- Twan Korthorst article in Photonics Spectra December issue
- Twan Korthorst blog article on photonics
- On-Demand Tech Talks
- Upcoming Training and Events
New Releases Available
On January 26, 2022, we released version 2021.09-2 of OptoCompiler, OptSim and Photonic Device Compiler.
OptoCompiler 2021.09-2 Release Highlights:
- Miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements
OptSim 2021.09-2 Release Highlights:
- Enhancements to E-O co-simulation
- The framework of E-O cosimulation was enhanced to support photonic models of an iPDK from a major foundry that added bidirectional signal flow to their iPDK
- New GaussianVsWavelength filter type in Optical Filter model
- The Optical Filter model of OptSim represented a variety of analytic and user-defined optical filters. A new GaussianVsWavelength filter type was added to the model. It uses a Gaussian filter response as a function of wavelength to filter the optical signal amplitude. The user specifies the 3dB bandwidth and the order of the filter.
- Miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements
Photonic Device Compiler 2021.09-2 Release Highlights:
- Improvements to the Custom PDK Utility Alchemy Design Flow
- Miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements
Featured Article: Integrated Photonics Sector Aims to Bridge Skills Gap
Learn how the lack of qualified technicians is an ongoing challenge in the field of integrated photonics and how Synopsys is helping bridge the skills gap.
Featured Blog Post: Harnessing the Power of Light: Photonics in IC Design
Twan Korthorst, Director of Photonic Solutions, outlines the history of photonics, why it is important for the semiconductor industry, the opportunity to power key market applications, and the future of photonic integrated circuits.
On-Demand Tech Talks
We regularly add to our collection of on-demand tech talks. Here's a list of recently added talks.
- Metalens Design and Simulation with RSoft and CODE V
- From Optical Fibers to Transceivers: Inter-Datacenter System Design
- Simulation of Micro-LEDs Using RSoft Photonic Device Tools
- New Features v2021.03 Synopsys Webinar
- Designing an Optical Transceiver
Upcoming Training and Events
Optical Networking and Communication Conference
Date: March 6–10, 2022
Location: San Diego Convention Center
Booth: 3215
Featuring demos on the following optical datacom and high-speed IP solutions:
- OptoCompiler
- OptSim
- RSoft Photonic Device Tools
- Multi-Vendor 112G SerDes Interoperability Between Synopsys, Xilinx and Amphenol
- DesignWare 112G SerDes IP Interoperating with Optical Components Across 2km Optical Channels
Additional IP demos in partner booths:
- Samtec booth #2309: Synopsys’ 112G SerDes IP interoperating with Samtec’s QSFP-DD module and DAC, NovaRay I/O cable assembly
- Tektronix booth #3425: Synopsys’ 112G SerDes IP on N5 processes TX and RX with Tektronix
Other Upcoming Events
Suitability of BPM Simulation for Silicon Photonics
March 24, 2022; 3:00–4:00 p.m. CET (North America and Europe)
RSoft Device Tools Discovery Training
March 29, 2022; 3:00–6:00 p.m. CET
GlobalFoundries 45SPLCO Monolithic Silicon-Photonics Technology Design Methodology using Synopsys OptoCompiler Platform
SNUG Silicon Valley, Track: Analog/Mixed-Signal Design and Simulation
March 30–31, 2022
Mask Synthesis for Photonic Devices
SPIE Photonics Europe
April 4, 2022, 3:50–4:10 p.m. CEST
Electro-Optic & Custom Photonic Co-Design in Monolithic Silicon Photonics Technology
DesignCon 2022
April 7, 2022, 12:15 p.m.–1:00 p.m. PST