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Description

Synopsys OptSim stands out as a highly acclaimed simulator for photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and fiber-optic systems, empowering engineers to effectively design and refine photonic circuits and associated systems. With its cutting-edge algorithms for both time and frequency domains, it provides a dedicated photonic environment that ensures precise simulation results. OptSim can operate independently, complete with its own graphical user interface, or be integrated within the OptoCompiler Photonic IC design platform for enhanced functionality. When combined with OptoCompiler, it allows for electro-optic co-simulation alongside Synopsys PrimeSim HSPICE and PrimeSim SPICE electrical circuit simulators, offering a seamless experience with the PrimeWave Design Environment that facilitates advanced simulations, analyses, and visualizations, including parametric scans and Monte Carlo methods. Additionally, the software is equipped with a comprehensive array of libraries containing photonic and electronic components, as well as various analysis tools, and is compatible with a wide range of foundry process design kits (PDKs), making it an invaluable resource for engineers in the field. Its versatility and depth of features make Synopsys OptSim a crucial tool for anyone involved in photonic design.

Description

The Synopsys PrimeWave Design Environment serves as a robust and adaptable platform powered by AI for setting up simulations and analyzing various designs, including analog, RF, mixed-signal, custom-digital, and memory designs found within the Synopsys Custom Design Family. It provides an integrated simulation experience that interacts smoothly with all Synopsys PrimeSim simulation engines, enhancing productivity and user-friendliness while offering thorough analytical tools. Functioning as a vital element of the Synopsys AI-Driven Analog Design solution, this environment efficiently optimizes intricate analog designs by navigating through multiple test-benches and numerous process-voltage-temperature (PVT) corners, allowing engineers to swiftly identify design points that align with their requirements. Furthermore, the PrimeWave Design Environment includes a cohesive, workflow-oriented analysis for all PrimeSim Reliability Analysis tools, featuring user-friendly setup, clear visualizations, and capabilities for debugging and identifying root causes, ultimately fostering a design approach that emphasizes reliability. This multifaceted design environment not only improves the efficiency of engineering processes but also empowers users to make informed decisions throughout the design lifecycle.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

PrimeSim HSPICE Yes 
CODE V Optical Design Yes 
MATLAB Yes 

Integrations

PrimeSim HSPICE Yes 
CODE V Optical Design No 
MATLAB No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Synopsys

Country

United States

Website

www.synopsys.com/photonic-solutions/optsim.html

Vendor Details

Company Name

Synopsys

Founded

1986

Country

United States

Website

www.synopsys.com/implementation-and-signoff/ams-simulation/primewave.html

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Product Features

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