PrimeSim HSPICE Integrations

Synopsys OptSim is a distinguished simulator specifically designed for photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and fiber-optic systems, enabling engineers to adeptly design and optimize photonic circuits and related systems. It boasts advanced algorithms for both time and frequency domains, creating a specialized photonic environment that guarantees accurate simulation outcomes. The software can function independently with its user-friendly graphical interface or be integrated into the OptoCompiler Photonic IC design platform for added capabilities. When utilized alongside OptoCompiler, it supports electro-optic co-simulation in conjunction with Synopsys PrimeSim HSPICE and PrimeSim SPICE electrical circuit simulators, providing a cohesive experience within the PrimeWave Design Environment, which enhances the execution of sophisticated simulations, analyses, and visualizations, including parametric scans and Monte Carlo methods. Furthermore, OptSim comes equipped with an extensive library of photonic and electronic components, along with a variety of analysis tools, and is compatible with numerous foundry process design kits (PDKs), making it an essential asset for professionals in the field. With its wide-ranging functionalities and comprehensive features, Synopsys OptSim is an indispensable tool for anyone working in the realm of photonic design, ensuring that engineers can navigate complex challenges with confidence and precision.

The Synopsys PrimeWave Design Environment is a flexible and powerful AI-driven platform designed for executing simulations and evaluating diverse design types, such as analog, RF, mixed-signal, custom-digital, and memory architectures, as part of the Synopsys Custom Design Family. It delivers an integrated simulation framework that operates seamlessly with all Synopsys PrimeSim simulation engines, thereby boosting user productivity and enhancing accessibility alongside comprehensive analytical features. Acting as a critical component of the Synopsys AI-Driven Analog Design solution, this environment adeptly optimizes complex analog designs by traversing various test benches and a wide range of process-voltage-temperature (PVT) corners, enabling engineers to quickly pinpoint design parameters that meet their specifications. Additionally, the PrimeWave Design Environment boasts a unified, workflow-centric analytical approach for all PrimeSim Reliability Analysis tools, offering intuitive setup, insightful visualizations, and functionalities for troubleshooting and root cause analysis, which collectively promote a design methodology centered on reliability. By streamlining engineering workflows and providing essential resources, this multifaceted design environment significantly enhances decision-making throughout the entire design process, ultimately leading to more effective and reliable outcomes in various engineering projects.