Releasing a new interoperable software platform for the design of photonic devices, empowering researchers to explore new designs for photonic integrated circuit (PIC) passive components and optical fibers. This new platform streamlines the migration of device-level simulation data into a circuit-level simulator for the design and optimization of PICs.
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Open Training Course: Automated Design of Photonic Integrated Circuits
24 - 27 May 2021, online
VPIphotonics at CLEO 2021 – Laser Science to Photonic Applications
9-14 May, 2021 Online Only
VPIphotonics will participate in the CLEO Technical Conference. Visit us at the Technology Showcase and in the Virtual Booth Exhibition.
»Don't miss our talk at the CLEO Technology Showcase,
"New Interoperable Software Platform for the Design
of Photonic Devices"
will be held virtually on Tuesday May 11th at 16:40 CET.
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For free attendance, register for a CLEO Exhibits Plus Pass.
VPIphotonics announces the release of VPIlinkConfigurator Version 4.3, a versatile software tool for optical network engineering including automatic equipment placement and configuration and a thorough system-wide performance assessment.
VPIphotonics at AngelTech Virtual Live III
12 April, 2021 Online Only
»Contribution to the 3rd virtual AngelTech Online Summit, presented by Andre Richter:
Title: "Fabrication tolerance-aware schematic-driven PIC design"
Abstract: PIC fabrication tolerances are inevitable and strongly degrade device yield, unless their impact on overall performance characteristics is considered during the design
process. We present a general-purpose schematic-driven design framework that provides easy access to statistical performance techniques. By introducing a novel method that allows for the
identification of critical light paths and applying automated phase compensation inside the models, the analysis of fabrication tolerances on-wafer and between wafers is significantly
simplified. We demonstrate its application in several PIC designs including complex photonics-based neural networks.
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VPIphotonics at SPIE Photonics West 2021
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.
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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.