MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.,
Sept. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --
Highlights:
- OptoCompiler combines specific capabilities for photonic design
with industry-proven electronic design methods in a unique, unified
platform to make photonic IC design accessible, fast, and
flexible
- Supports electronic-photonic co-design to ensure scalable
design processes
- Provides comprehensive features for hierarchical design to
enable design teams to collaborate and accelerate product
development
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) today introduced its
OptoCompiler™ solution for photonic integrated
circuit (PIC) design, layout implementation and verification.
OptoCompiler is the industry's first unified electronic and
photonic design platform, combining mature and dedicated photonic
technology with Synopsys' industry-proven electronic design tools
and methods to enable engineers to produce and verify complex PIC
designs quickly and accurately. By providing schematic-driven
layout and advanced photonic layout synthesis in a single platform,
OptoCompiler bridges the gap between photonic experts and IC
designers to make photonic design accessible, fast, and
flexible.
"With the Synopsys platform, we were able to reduce the time
from schematic entry to final test chip layout by nearly 4X over
legacy tools," said Dr. Radha
Nagarajan, CTO and SVP, Platforms at Inphi Corporation. "Due
to its productivity features and ease of use, we have successfully
used OptoCompiler for multiple? tape-outs."
Photonic technologies are enabling innovations in data
communications, sensing, and imaging. As demand increases for
lightning-fast, energy-efficient communications, integrated
photonics provides a key enabling element of the solution. However,
widespread implementation of PICs has, until now, been impeded
because many design tools were intended for electronics rather than
photonics. As a result, photonic design has largely been the domain
of experts who could build their own tools or repurpose a disparate
toolset.
"With OptoCompiler, we aim to make photonic design as productive
as digital," said Tom Walker, group
director of Synopsys' Photonic Solutions. "By providing all
required functionality in a single platform from a single vendor
and integrated in a familiar, proven EDA environment, we are
removing the barriers between photonic specialists and IC
designers. Our customers benefit by being able to define, simulate,
lay out and verify PICs in a fast, cohesive and efficient way."
OptoCompiler combines unique capabilities for photonic design
with industry-proven EDA capabilities, including:
- Support for electronic-photonic co-design to ensure scalable
design processes
- Comprehensive features for hierarchical design to enable
multiple designers to work closely together to shorten product
development cycle times
- Ability to use dedicated native photonic simulators – in
conjunction with industry-standard electrical simulators – for
accurate simulation results that account for statistical
variations
- Seamless design and simulation of custom photonic components
for inclusion in design alongside process design kit (PDK)
components
- Ease-of-use features such as native optical port and net
support, assisted waveguide routing, auto-alignment of photonic
circuits, and curvilinear layout synthesis
- Enabling industry standards: Python, TcL and OptoDesigner for
scripting and iPDK technology to support PDK development
"OptoCompiler is backed by the industry's largest photonic
development and support team, with extensive experience designing
photonic hardware and software and supporting more than 1,500
successful tape-outs," said Siva Yerramilli, corporate vice
president of Strategic Programs in the Silicon Engineering Group at
Synopsys. "Synopsys continues to invest in solutions to meet
current and future industry needs. Our unique platform will help
accelerate PIC development -- from concept to manufacturing."
For more information, visit
www.synopsys.com/photonic-solutions/optocompiler.html.
About Synopsys
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) is the Silicon to
Software™ partner for innovative companies developing
the electronic products and software applications we rely on every
day. As the world's 15th largest software company,
Synopsys has a long history of being a global leader in electronic
design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP and is also growing
its leadership in software security and quality solutions. Whether
you're a system-on-chip (SoC) designer creating advanced
semiconductors, or a software developer writing applications that
require the highest security and quality, Synopsys has the
solutions needed to deliver innovative, high-quality, secure
products. Learn more at www.synopsys.com.
Editorial Contact:
Simone Souza
Synopsys, Inc.
650-584-6454
simone@synopsys.com
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