Luceda Photonics Delivers a Silicon Photonics IC Solution in Tanner L-Edit
White Paper by Mentor Graphics
Because photonic IC designers need full control of their design framework to ensure that the IC they fabricate exactly matches their design, and they need to conquer the challenges of photonic circuits, Luceda Photonics created the IPKISS.eda design framework. This framework is built on the Tanner L-Edit layout editor which seamlessly interfaces to the Tanner Calibre® One physical verification suite.
L-Edit’s rich layout capabilities combined with the IPKISS library of parameterized photonic components and process development kits (PDKs) gives designers the ability to drag and drop photonic components into their layouts and immediately connect them through waveguides, while having full control over cross-section shapes, bends, and trajectories. Post-layout effects, such as reflections and attenuation caused by waveguide crossings, are taken into account using the IPKISS.eda compact model simulator.
This paper provides an introduction to silicon photonics, covers the unique design and verification challenges, and shows how Luceda Photonics solved these challenges.
Years of experience with one EDA tool obviously develops efficiency and makes you accustomed to the intricacies (good and bad) of your PCB design tool. However, with the development pace of today's technology, there comes a time when you need to consider a change to incorporate the latest methodologies. Reprinted with permission from The PCB Design Magazine, this article looks at productivity issues that impede the PCB design process.
Request Your Free Sherlock Automated Design Analysis™ Software TrialSherlock Automated Design Analysis™ Software is a powerful tool for solving nearly any design challenge, and you have the opportunity to try it – for free!