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Electronic and Photonic Design Platform

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Oct 2020MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 16, 2020 — The OptoCompiler^™ electronic and photonic design platform from Synopsys Inc. is designed for photonic integrated circuit (PIC) design.

The OptoCompiler combines capabilities for photonic design with electronic design methods in a unified platform to make photonic IC design accessible, fast, and flexible. It supports electronic-photonic co-design to ensure scalable design processes and provides comprehensive features for hierarchical design to enable design teams to collaborate and accelerate product development. Dedicated native photonic simulators, in conjunction with industry-standard electrical simulators, can provide accurate simulation results that account for statistical variations. 

Ease-of-use features include native optical port and net support, assisted waveguide routing, auto-alignment of photonic circuits, and curvilinear layout synthesis.More products