CAD software
The design kits distributed by the fabs support specific software packages. It is up to the designer to choose his/her preferred design flow - as long as a valid GDSII file is submitted to ePIXfab.
Here is an overview of a number of CAD packages for photonic IC design.
Design and layout
Ipkiss
| Function: | Parametric Layout, visualization, simulation link to MEEP and CAMFR |
| Obtain from: | Ipkiss.org |
PhoeniX suite
| Function: | Parametric Layout, visualization, physical and circuit simulation |
| Obtain from: | PhoeniX or Europractice Software |
DW-2000
| Function: | Parametric Layout, visualization |
| Obtain from: | Design Workshop or Europractice Software |
GDSII Viewing
KLayout - www.klayout.de
DRC
Calibre nmDRC - obtain from Mentor Graphics or Europractice Software
DIVA, ASSURA - in Cadence suite, obtain from Cadence or Europractice Software
Software Overview
Here is a more exhaustive list of silicon photonic IC CAD softwares
Last Updated (Wednesday, 29 June 2011 15:56)