Cloud native EDA tools & pre-optimized hardware platforms
We are sad to announce that Dr. Bruce (Jake) Jacobsen, Technical Marketing Manager, passed away on November 10, 2021. Jake began his 20-year career at Optical Research Associates (now the Optical Solutions Group at Synopsys) in the Customer Service Group, providing support and training for CODE V. Jake contributed to LightTools product management and subsequently, in 2010, became the Technical Marketing Manager for CODE V, LightTools, and LucidShape. He traveled internationally to support and train our customers, freely sharing his knowledge, warmth, and humor with all. He will be greatly missed by his colleagues at Synopsys, and by all in the optics community who knew him.
LucidDrive version 2021.12 offers enhanced features to dynamically validate and refine pixel light headlamp models. During night-driving simulations, you can now customize your experience by:
In addition, there are several new configurations to demonstrate and get you started taking advantage of these new pixel light features.
Direct-Sales Customers
To order a new license of LucidDrive, please contact the Synopsys Optical Solutions Group Sales Team at optics@synopsys.com.
To update your current version of LucidDrive, go to the Synopsys SolvNetPlus website to obtain the latest software and license keys:
To learn more about navigating SolvNetPlus to obtain software and license keys, see our SolvNetPlus overview video or the Installation Guide for LucidShape Products.
Distributor Customers
For customers working with distributors, please contact your local LucidShape software distributor to request LucidDrive. See the Synopsys Optical Solutions Group Global Contacts page for contact information. If your country is not listed on the Distributors page referenced above, please contact us at lucidshape_support@synopsys.com for instructions.
For More Information
See the LucidDrive 2021.12 Release Notes on our Customer Support Portal.
If you have any questions about features in this release, please contact lucidshape_support@synopsys.com.
The Synopsys Optical Solutions Group would like to wish you happy holidays and thank you for being loyal customers.
All of us wish you a joyous holiday season and prosperous new year. Let us know how we can help and support you during this time.
CODE V and LightTools
From December 24, 2021 to January 3, 2022, please allow for a delayed response to your request for CODE V and LightTools technical support. Our support will be limited during this time and will only be available by e-mail.
LucidShape and RSoft Photonic Device Tools
From December 24, 2021 to January 3, 2022, LucidShape and RSoft technical support will be unavailable. We will respond to product support and general inquiries for all products starting on January 4, 2022.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
All short host IDs for CODE V and LightTools (e.g., 80-12345) will be retired in 2022. They will be replaced with long host IDs (e.g., 80-*1234567890ABCDE) associated with your existing dongles. For licenses locked to short host IDs:
You will be contacted by your local sales and support staff regarding the timing of your conversion. This will be necessary for you to use versions of CODE V and LightTools released in 2022.
Thank you for your understanding as we make this change.
Plastic (and glass) aspheric molded lenses with precision tolerances continue to enable ever more ambitious (mobile camera) compact aspheric design.
Optical technologies place new, higher demands on the quality of materials, surfaces, components, and systems. Light scattering measurements can help meet these demands.
We offer comprehensive introductory and advanced Optical Solutions product training. View our list of upcoming instructor-led training events and register today!
Looking to hone your skills? We have a great lineup of 1-hour online talks covering a wide range of applications.
SPIE Photonics West
San Francisco, CA
January 22–27, 2022
OFC
San Diego, CA
March 6–10, 2022
LightFair
Las Vegas, NV
June 19–23, 2022
Learn CODE V and LightTools online, at your own pace. Courses are now available.
Current customers can access CODE V, LightTools, and LucidShape resources at any time on our Customer Support Portal (https://opticsportal.synopsys.com). Access past tech talks, training materials, user group presentations, new user orientation, sample system and application files, FAQs, macro downloads, tech talk recordings, and more.
If you haven’t already registered for Portal access, consider registering for an account today! Once your account is activated, an e-mail will be sent to you to confirm your login information. Please note that there will be a delayed response from December 24, 2021 to January 3, 2022.
Our Optical Engineering Services team is anchored by experts on our software products and experienced in optical hardware testing and manufacturing. We can handle optical design as well as mechanical design, electronics integration, and thermal analysis. Contact us to learn more.
The SmartStart Library is a licensed module available for LucidShape and LucidShape CAA V5 Based. It is a curated database of optical data for plastics and glasses, as well as BSDF data for diffusers, reflectors, and mold textures. The latest updates include:
BSDF Dataset Additions and Updates (LucidShape Materials)
Volumetric Dataset Additions and Updates (LucidShape Media)
Students are invited to enter our annual Robert S. Hilbert Memorial Optical Design Competition, which recognizes excellence in optical design projects completed by students. Awards totaling $10,000 will be granted. Enter your project today!
To enter, complete the entry form and send us your optical design class assignment or thesis work completed during the 2021-2022 academic year using any of our software tools: CODE V, LightTools, LucidShape, and Photonic Solutions.
Entries are due June 15, 2022.