VPIphotonics at SPIE Photonics West 2020
6-11 March, 2021 Online Only
»Contribution to conference program presented by Andre Richter (On-demand starting 6 March):
Paper 11690-2: "Schematic-driven PIC design process considering manufacturing tolerances"
Abstract: Inevitable manufacturing tolerances strongly degrade the fabrication yield of photonic integrated circuits (PICs), unless their effect on overall performance characteristics is considered and mitigated during the design process. We present a general purpose schematic-driven design framework that provides easy access to statistical performance techniques such as sensitivity, corner and yield analysis. It supports the analysis of statistical parameter variations due to manufacturing tolerances on-waver and between wavers, and delivers valuable insights into the dependency of structural parameters on the overall PIC performance. We demonstrate its application on complex PIC designs comprising up to hundreds of photonic building blocks.
Automated PIC Modelling: A Photonic Neural Network Use Case
As the complexity of Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) continues to grow, testing environments become more complicated. In this webinar, we will present several simulation
testbenches prepared for visualizing typical measurement characteristics. The examples we will discuss include methods for group index verification, simulation of passive circuit
transfer functions, characterization of SOAs, and evaluating the transfer characteristic of an Activation Unit for a Photonic Neural Network. These examples will all be demonstrated
live using the photonic design automation (PDA) software VPIcomponentMaker Photonic Circuits.
»Webinar: 25 February, 8am PST, 11am EST, 5pm CET
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PHOTONICS+ Virtual Exhibition and Conference, in partnership with EPIC, is a new, efficient networking event for the photonics industry due to take place for the first time on 17 + 18 February 2021. The innovative live, digital event brings stakeholders in the photonics industry together with relevant user areas.
»Watch us at this
exciting event! We will be contributing to the programme a forward looking talk:
The future is bright: A glimpse into the crystal ball of Photonic Design Automation.