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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


Integrated Photonic Chip Design Tools: Comprehensive Comparison between PIC Studio and Traditional EDA Tools
Terence Chen Latitude Design Systems Abstract As integrated photonics technology transitions from discrete components to complex photonic...

Latitude Design Systems
Sep 6, 20232 min read


Unlocking a New Era in Photonic-Electronic Integration for High-Performance Computing: TSMC's Cutting-Edge 3D Packaging
Terence S.-Y. Chen Latitude Design Systems Abstract Silicon photonics has emerged as a disruptive technology for high-bandwidth,...

Latitude Design Systems
Aug 31, 20238 min read


PhotoCAD: Elevating Script-Driven Photonic IC Layout Tools to New Heights
Introduction PhotoCAD stands as the advanced photonic IC layout design tool in today's market. Combining powerful script-driven...

Latitude Design Systems
Aug 31, 20232 min read


A SPICE-Inspired Photonic Circuit Simulator
Introduction Large-scale, reliable photonic integrated circuits (PICs) have arrived. Governments, academia, and industry recognize that...

Latitude Design Systems
Aug 25, 20232 min read


Leveraging Photonic IC Design Automation to Enable Next-Generation AI Systems
Terence S.-Y. Chen Latitude Design Systems Abstract Artificial intelligence (AI) models like ChatGPT are creating immense compute...

Latitude Design Systems
Aug 24, 20238 min read


Progress and Challenges in Design Automation for Silicon Photonic Integrated Circuits
Terence S.-Y. Chen Latitude Design Systems Abstract Silicon photonic integrated circuits utilize CMOS processes to achieve high-density...

Latitude Design Systems
Aug 22, 202311 min read
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