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Automating Photonic Integration for Next-Generation Applications
Abstract Vanguard Automation's fully automated technologies like Photonic Wire Bonding and facet-attached micro-optical elements are...

Latitude Design Systems
Oct 11, 20232 min read


Analysis of TSMC's Optical Interconnect Technologies: Vertical Broadband Coupler and iOIS System
Terence S.-Y. Chen Latitude Design Systems Abstract The vertical broadband coupler (BBC) is a type of optical coupler that can couple...

Latitude Design Systems
Oct 10, 20234 min read


Enabling the Future of High-Performance Computing and AI with Ayar Labs' TeraPHY Optical I/O Technology
Terence S.-Y. Chen, Latitude Design Systems Abstract This white paper provides an overview of Ayar Labs' innovative TeraPHY optical...

Latitude Design Systems
Oct 9, 20234 min read


The Power of Open Innovation: An Exploration of TSMC's Ecosystem Strategy
Abstract TSMC has leveraged strategic partnerships and open collaboration to build the industry's strongest ecosystem of customers,...

Latitude Design Systems
Oct 9, 20233 min read


NVIDIA's Multi-GPU Communication Technologies and Outlook Introduction
Terence S.-Y. Chen, Latitude Design Systems Introduction To meet the growing demands of artificial intelligence (AI), high performance...

Latitude Design Systems
Sep 28, 20234 min read


Vodafone Partners with Startups to Explore the Future of Silicon Photonics
Introduction Vodafone, one of the world's largest mobile communications companies, recently announced that it is partnering with two...

Latitude Design Systems
Sep 26, 20233 min read


Simulating PAM-4 Modulation with pSim: Applying Photonic IC Simulation Tools for High-Quality Electro-Optical Design
Introduction With the insatiable need for more compute power comes the need to increase interconnect bandwidth while decreasing costs....

Latitude Design Systems
Sep 25, 20233 min read


Photonic Integrated Circuit Simulation: Optical Filter Design with Micro-Ring-Assisted MZI
Introduction Butterworth, Chebyshev, and elliptic bandpass filter designs are optimal in terms of passband flatness or equiripple...

Latitude Design Systems
Sep 21, 20233 min read


Deep Learning with Coherent VCSEL Neural Networks and PhotoCAD Practices
Abstract Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSELs) have recently emerged as an enabling technology for high-efficiency,...

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Sep 20, 20234 min read


Exploring Programmable Integrated Photonic Circuits: Practical Applications of PhotoCAD Layout Tool
Abstract Programmable photonic integrated circuits represent an emerging technology that enables reconfigurable optical systems...

Latitude Design Systems
Sep 19, 20233 min read


AIM Photonics PDK Design Methodology - Device Development and Integration
Terence S.-Y. Chen Latitude Design Systems Introduction Silicon photonics is an emerging technology poised for high volume growth in...

Latitude Design Systems
Sep 18, 20235 min read


Bandwidth, Power Consumption, Size, Cost: The Four Core Driving Factors of Optoelectronic Integration Technology.
Terence S.-Y. Chen Latitude Design Systems Abstract Opto-electronic co-packaging and integration are enabling technologies for...

Latitude Design Systems
Sep 15, 20233 min read


From CMZ Filters to Photonic Integrated Circuits: Sharing Practices of Layout and Simulation Co-design Tools
Abstract This white paper introduces how to utilize the layout and simulation co-design tools in PIC Studio toolchain, PhotoCAD, to...

Latitude Design Systems
Sep 12, 20234 min read


Photonic IC Simulation Tools: Embarking on the Innovative Journey of Coherent Optical Devices.
Terence S.-Y. Chen Latitude Design Systems Introduction Global data traffic is growing rapidly, correspondingly increasing the demand for...

Latitude Design Systems
Sep 11, 20234 min read


Application of Photonic Circuit Simulation Tool: In-Depth Study of Photodetector Performance in Optical Receivers
Terence S.-Y. Chen Latitude Design Systems Abstract This article outlines the use of pSim, the photonic circuit simulation tool in PIC...

Latitude Design Systems
Sep 7, 20235 min read
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