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Designing PAM-4 Transmitter PICs for Higher Bandwidth and Energy Savings in Data Centers
Explore the design of a PAM-4 transmitter chip that provides higher bandwidth compared to NRZ, avoids use of energy-inefficient electronics, and achieves PAM-4 signaling in the optical domain by using segmented-electrode phase-shifters.
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Photonic Symposium
In September, industry experts gathered online at the Photonic Symposium to convey the current state of the integrated photonics market and its diverse end applications.
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The Pitfalls of Choosing Electrical Circuit Languages to Model Photonics in PICs
Here’s a look at why electrical circuit languages are not robust enough for electro-optics co-design.
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OptoCompiler Accelerates Photonic IC Product Development
OptoCompiler is the industry’s first unified electronic and photonic design platform that combines mature and dedicated photonic technology with Synopsys’ industry-proven electronic design tools to enable engineers to produce and verify complex PIC designs quickly and accurately. Learn more about OptoCompiler, its features, and how it is transforming PIC design.
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Synopsys Expands Modeling Capabilities for InP-Based PIC Design
A new, production-ready process design kit for Fraunhofer HHI’s Indium Phosphide integrated photonics process is now available for the PIC Design Suite.
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Synopsys Expands Modeling Capabilities for InP-Based PIC Design
A new, production-ready process design kit for Fraunhofer HHI’s Indium Phosphide integrated photonics process is now available for the PIC Design Suite.
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Hopes and Expectations for the James Webb Space Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is a very challenging mission, and the Synopsys optical engineering team has been privileged to be a member of the JWST Product Integrity Team throughout this demanding project. Launch is scheduled for Dec. 25.
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Synopsys Expands LucidDrive Features for Pixel Light Headlamp Simulations
The latest LucidDrive release, version 2021.12, offers enhanced features to dynamically validate and refine pixel light headlamp models.
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Using LightTools for the International Optical Design Conference Illumination Design Problem
Learn how LightTools illumination design software was used to solve the 2021 illumination design problem.
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How Light Scattering Measurements Can Improve Your Optical Product Development
Demands on materials used in optical technologies require analysis methods that include precise data about a material’s characteristics. Explore how light scattering measurements can improve your design.
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Synopsys Announces 2021 Robert S. Hilbert Memorial Optical Design Competition Results
We are pleased to announce the winners of Synopsys’ 2021 Robert S. Hilbert Memorial Optical Design Competition. Meet our 10 winners!
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Designing the Mastcam-Z Camera for the Mars Rover Perseverance
Dr. Blake Crowther, principal engineer for imaging optics in the Synopsys Optical Solutions Group, shares his insights about the objectives, challenges, and most satisfying aspects of designing the zoom camera on the Mars rover Perseverance.
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