Software for designing imaging systems, where you are trying to image a point (or plane wave) in object space to a point (or plane wave) in image space.

This includes any application where you want to optimize for the best image. Typical performance metrics are MTF, point spread function, and spot size. There is also functionality for maximizing fiber coupling efficiency for telecommunication, and free-space beam propagation analysis for accurate evaluation of diffraction effects.

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Illumination System Designs +

SOLUTION:

LightTools

Software for designing illumination systems, where you are trying to control the distribution of light and are typically not concerned with forming an image.

This includes general lighting, display uniformity, and stray light applications. You can define detailed characteristics of the light source, and trace millions of rays to optimize any desired illumination pattern on a receiver.

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Automotive Lighting System Designs +

SOLUTION:

LucidShape

Software for the design and real-time simulation of automotive forward, rear, and signal lighting.

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Optical Communications +

SOLUTION:

Photonic System Tools

Software for the design, optimization and planning of optical communication systems.

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Photonic Components +

SOLUTION:

RSoft Photonic Device Tools

Software for the design and simulation of passive and active optoelectronic components and subsystems.

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Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) +

SOLUTION:

PIC Design Suite

Software for PIC design, layout and verification with a bi-directional interface to schematic design with the most comprehensive Photonic IC foundry support in the industry, with a wide range of technology platforms PDKs; from SiPh to InP, TRIPLEX, SiN/ SiO2, including polymers, silica and more.

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SOLUTION:

OptoCompiler

PIC design tool that supports electronic-photonic co-design to ensure scalable design processes. Provides schematic-driven layout and advanced photonic layout synthesis in a single platform.

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I need help with my project...

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Optical Engineering Services

Whether you need a project solution from start to finish or just a step in between, we can help. We also provide independent design review services and partner with manufacturers to deliver total design-to-build optical solutions.

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