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Probing and Approaching the Fundamental Loss Limits of Silicon Nitride Integrated Photonics in the Visible Spectrum
Introduction Visible-light photonic integrated circuits (PICs) hold immense potential for applications such as quantum information,...

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Aug 15, 20245 min read


Introduction to pMaxwell-FDTD: A Comprehensive Guide to a Versatile Photonics Design Platform
Introduction pMaxwell, developed by Latitude, is a powerful and user-friendly software platform designed for the simulation and design of...

Latitude Design Systems
Aug 14, 20243 min read


Zero-Change Zero-Cost Electronics in Silicon Photonics for Real-Time Control of Programmable Interferometric Meshes
Introduction Photonic integrated circuits (PICs) have emerged as a promising technology for various applications, including optical...

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Aug 13, 20244 min read


Lowering the Cost per Bit in Access Networks: A Guide
Introduction In the world of telecommunications, service providers face a fundamental challenge. Network traffic is growing...

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Aug 12, 20244 min read


Distributed Quantum Computing with Silicon T Centres
Introduction Quantum computers hold great promise for solving certain problems much faster than classical computers. However, building...

Latitude Design Systems
Aug 9, 20243 min read


Alternative Fabrication Method for High-Bandwidth Germanium Fin Photodiodes
Introduction Germanium (Ge) photodiodes are essential components in silicon-based high-speed optoelectronics, and there has been a...

Latitude Design Systems
Aug 6, 20243 min read


A Revolutionary 5x200Gbps Microring Modulator Silicon Chip
Introduction As we enter the era of generative artificial intelligence (AI), extended reality (XR), and full self-driving (FSD)...

Latitude Design Systems
Aug 5, 20245 min read


The Potential for Emerging Memory Technologies in Chiplet-Based High Performance Computing Systems
Introduction The relentless growth in computing demands, especially for machine learning workloads, is putting increased pressure on...

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Aug 2, 20244 min read


Energy-Efficient Optical Transceiver Circuits Enabled by 3D Heterogeneous Integration
Introduction With the ever-increasing demand for high-speed data communication in modern computing systems, energy-efficient optical...

Latitude Design Systems
Aug 1, 20243 min read


How Pluggable Transceivers Enable Scalable Optical Networks
Introduction In today's world, the demand for bandwidth is skyrocketing driven by data-intensive applications like video streaming, cloud...

Latitude Design Systems
Jul 29, 20245 min read


Why (Small) Laser Size Matters
Several applications in the optical network edge would benefit from upgrading from 10G to 100G DWDM or from 100G grey to 100G DWDM...

Latitude Design Systems
Jul 26, 20243 min read


Calibrating Thermal Controllers for Maximizing Optical Modulation Amplitude in Microring Modulators
Abstract Microring modulators offer attractive solutions for high-speed optical interconnects due to their low loss and small footprint....

Latitude Design Systems
Jul 25, 20244 min read


Designing Efficient Transimpedance Amplifiers for Optical Receivers
Introduction In the realm of optical communication systems, the transimpedance amplifier (TIA) plays a crucial role in the performance of...

Latitude Design Systems
Jul 24, 20243 min read


Integrated Optical Frequency Division for Microwave and mmWave Generation
Introduction Microwave and millimeter-wave (mmWave) signals with high spectral purity are crucial for various applications, including...

Latitude Design Systems
Jul 23, 20244 min read


Realizing High-Performance Waveguide Resonators with Nanoimprint Lithography
Introduction Waveguide resonators are crucial components in photonic integrated circuits (PICs), enabling functionalities such as...

Latitude Design Systems
Jul 22, 20243 min read
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