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Introduction to the New HHI PDK for PIC Design Suite

²ÝÁñÉçÇø is pleased to announce that a new, production-ready process design kit (PDK) for Fraunhofer HHI¡¯s Indium Phosphide (InP) integrated photonics process is now available for the PIC Design Suite. In addition to smaller updates for layout and design rule checking (DRC), a complete model library has been implemented for OptSim Circuit to support InP-based photonic integrated circuit (PIC) design and simulation.

Key Features of the PIC Design Suite's Bidirectional Interface

The PIC Design Suite¡¯s bidirectional interface allows users to represent and simulate a schematic design in OptSim Circuit, open the same file in OptoDesigner and finalize the layout ¨C including component placement and waveguide routing. Any modifications in the layout will be saved and can be loaded back into OptSim Circuit to re-simulate the behavior and optimize the performance of the generated layout design.

Advantages of Using HHI PDK in ²ÝÁñÉçÇø¡¯ PIC Design Suite

This HHI PDK version 5.4.1 for ²ÝÁñÉçÇø¡¯ PIC Design Suite enables designers to design the circuit schematic, simulate the behavior with the HHI PDK building blocks, and then synthesize and verify a manufacturable layout. The FhG-HHI design kit supports MPW runs provided by HHI via technology broker JePPIX or in direct commercial collaboration with HHI.

The Impact on Circuit and Layout-Level Control

With the HHI PDK and ²ÝÁñÉçÇø¡¯ PIC Design Suite, users can control InP-based PIC designs at both the circuit and layout levels, with faster, more accurate prototype simulations that translate to higher yields for volume production.

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• What is included in the HHI PDK

Obtaining PIC Foundry PDKs

Our solutions are used by many designers around the world to access MPW services and to work directly with R&D facilities and commercial foundries. PDKs can be obtained from the foundry of your choice. Contact photonics_support@synopsys.com if you need assistance.