Design Software Suppliers

Software	Capability	Applications
Synopsys CODE V®	Imaging and Optical System Design	Lens Design, Imaging Systems, Optical System Design
Description CODE V^® software is an optical engineering and design solution that supports the optimization, analysis, and tolerancing of image-forming optical systems. For more than 45 years, CODE V has enabled engineers to produce accurate virtual prototypes leading to superior, manufacturable optical systems. Capabilities Capability Imaging and Optical System Design Applications Lens Design, Imaging Systems, Optical System Design Tools Ray tracing, optimization, wavefront analysis, aberration analysis, beam propagation analysis, tolerancing, non-sequential modeling Modeling and Simulation Features Complex Lens System Design, Ray Tracing, Ghost Image Analysis, Advanced Tolerance Simulation Outputs & Analysis Wavefront propagation, Environmental (temperature, pressure), Tolerance, Polarization, Thin film multilayer analysis and optimization Geometric Analysis Spot diagrams, Ray aberration fans, Footprint analysis, Geometrical MTF, Ghost analysis, Transmission analysis Diffraction Analysis Diffraction PSF, Diffraction MTF, Encircled/ensquared energy, Strehl ratio, Zernike analysis Services Optical Design Consulting, Training and Support, Custom Code V Solutions Benefits Precise Optical System Design, Multi-surface Optimization, Detailed Tolerance Analysis Component Database Built-in libraries of optical system models, components and optical glasses View more from Synopsys
Synopsys LucidShape®	Automotive Lighting Design	Lighting & Display Systems, Automotive Lighting...
Description LucidShape^® helps optical engineers design automotive lighting systems. Tailored solutions for automotive industry including freeform optics design, light simulation and analysis, and light guide systems design. Capabilities Capability Automotive Lighting Design Applications Lighting & Display Systems, Automotive Lighting, Illumination Design, Optical System Design Tools Freeform optics design, ray tracing, light simulation, light distribution, automotive lighting design, 3D CAD system, rapid 3D visualization, light data analysis, photorealistic renderings Modeling and Simulation Features Lighting Simulation, Optical Efficiency Analysis, Automotive Headlamp Design Outputs & Analysis Wavefront propagation, Environmental (temperature, pressure), Polarization, Thin film multilayer analysis Geometric Analysis Spot diagrams, Transmission analysis, Footprint analysis Diffraction Analysis Diffraction PSF, Encircled energy, Fiber coupling efficiency Services Automotive Lighting Design, Custom Illumination Solutions Benefits Rapid Design Prototyping, Highly Accurate Simulations, Streamlined Workflow View more from Synopsys
VPIcomponentMaker™ Fiber Optics	Design of Fiber Amplifiers & Lasers	Fiber Optics & Waveguide Technologies...
Description VPIcomponentMaker™ Fiber Optics is an R&D tool for the design, modeling and optimization of fiber amplifiers, fiber lasers, and fiber-based optical signal-processing systems for telecommunication, high-power and ultrafast applications. Capabilities Capability Design of Fiber Amplifiers & Lasers Applications Fiber Optics & Waveguide Technologies, Telecommunications & Data Systems, Optical Communication Systems, Optical System Design Tools Stationary and dynamic Er/Yb/Tm- or co-doped fiber and waveguide models. Undoped fiber model simulates linear and nonlinear optical effects due to chromatic dispersion and PMD, Kerr nonlinearity, Raman, Brillouin and Rayleigh scattering Modeling and Simulation Features Mode Field Analysis, Nonlinear Fiber Effects, Real-time Signal Propagation Outputs & Analysis Wavefront propagation, Polarization, Tolerance Geometric Analysis Transmission analysis Diffraction Analysis Fiber coupling efficiency Services Fiber Network Design Consulting, Custom Optical Network Solutions Benefits Comprehensive Fiber Modeling, High Fidelity Transmission, Multi-format Signal Support View more from VPIphotonics
Ansys Lumerical Multiphysics	Photonics Component Simulation	Quantum & Advanced Photonics...
Description Lumerical Multiphysics is a comprehensive simulation software for designing photonic devices and systems, and other applications involving the interaction of light with materials and structures. Capabilities Capability Photonics Component Simulation Applications Quantum & Advanced Photonics, Optical System Design, Multi-physics Simulation Modeling and Simulation Features Coupled Multi-Physics Modeling, Temperature-Dependent Optical Properties, Mechanical Stress Analysis Outputs & Analysis Wavefront propagation, Environmental (temperature, pressure), Polarization, Thin film multilayer analysis Geometric Analysis Spot diagrams, Transmission analysis Diffraction Analysis Diffraction PSF, Fiber coupling efficiency Services Multi-physics Simulation Consulting, Custom Multi-physics Models Benefits Accurate Multi-physics Simulations, Advanced Temperature and Pressure Analysis View more from Ansys
VPIcomponentMaker™ Photonic Circuits	Design of Photonic Integrated Circuits	Photonic Circuits, Quantum & Advanced Photonics...
Description VPIcomponentMaker™ Photonic Circuits enables convenient, accurate and fast EDA-style design flow for elaborating modern and next generation optoelectronic and photonic integrated circuits (PICs). Capabilities Capability Design of Photonic Integrated Circuits Applications Photonic Circuits, Quantum & Advanced Photonics, Optical System Design, Integrated Photonics Tools Fast and accurate simulations of heterogeneous PICs consisting of active and passive elements. Transmission-Line Laser Model for multisection semiconductor devices. Modeling and Simulation Features Integrated Circuit Modeling Key features / advantages Large library of photonic, optoelectronic, and electrical elements for modeling PIC & prototyping complex large-scale PIC structures. Enables layout aware, schematic-driven design methodology. Outputs & Analysis Wavefront propagation, Polarization Geometric Analysis Spot diagrams, Ray aberration fans Diffraction Analysis Wavefront aberration, Fiber coupling efficiency Services Custom Circuit Design, Training and Support, Integration Services Language Python, Matlab, C, C++ Component Database Large library of active and passive photnoic components View more from VPIphotonics
Optenso OpTaliX	Optical Design for Thin-Films and Illumination	Optical System Design, Imaging Systems...
Description OpTaliX is a comprehensive software for the design of complex optical systems, thin film multilayer coatings and illumination systems. OpTaliX provides powerful features to conceptualize, design, optimize, analyze, tolerance and document virtually any optical system. The software is developed by professional lens designers to meet the needs and work flow of optical designers and engineers. Capabilities Capability Optical Design for Thin-Films and Illumination Applications Optical System Design, Imaging Systems, Lens Design, Optical Communication Systems, Waveguides, Fiber Optics Modeling and Simulation Features Unconstrained sequential and non-sequential raytracing, Global 3-dimensional referencing, ZOOM and multiconfiguration Systems (unlimited number of positions, all lens parameter can be zoomed) Optical Design Optics, Diffraction gratings, Light pipes (cylindrical, tapered, sheared), Holographic Optical Elements, Axicons, Fresnel Lenses, Lens Arrays, Aspherical Elements, Imaging Systems, Illumination Opitcs, Thin Films , Fiber Coupling Outputs & Analysis Wavefront propagation, Environmental (temperature, pressure), Tolerance, Polarization, Integrated thin film multilayer analysis and optimization & more Geometric Analysis Spot diagrams, Ray aberration fans, Longitudinal / transverse color, Footprint analysis, Geometrical MTF, Quadrant detector analysis, Ghost analysis, Transmission analysis Diffraction Analysis Diffraction point spread function (PSF), Diffraction MTF, Encircled/ensquared energy, Strehl ratio, Wavefront aberration, Zernike analysis, Physical optics beam propagation, Fiber coupling efficiency, Extended image analysis Benefits Comprehensive geometric and diffractive performance analysis, built-in library of optical designs and glass catalogs, compatible with other design packages, cost-efficient Compatibility & Interfacing Products CODE V®, ZEMAX®, and OSLO®,, WaveTrain for atmospherics, Matlab, Mathematica and Visual C++ Component Database Lens database from 15 vendors with 8000 + lenses & more Pricing OpTaliX PRO: professional (full) version, OpTaliX EDU: full version for educational purpose, OpTaliX LT: a reduced (light) version Operating System OpTalWindows versions XP/Vista/7/8/10, both 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems View more from Optenso
BeamXpertDESIGNER	Laser Simulation	Laser & Beam Shaping Systems...
Description BeamXpertDESIGNER is an easy-to-learn software that simulates the propagation of laser radiation through optical systems in real time and in 3D representation. It is tailored to the needs of laser system developers and laser users. Capabilities Capability Laser Simulation Applications Laser & Beam Shaping Systems, Optical System Design, Laser Material Processing & Manufacturing Tools Laser beam propagation, ray tracing, aberration analysis, 3D CAD system, component database, results conform to ISO laser standards Modeling and Simulation Features Real-time Beam Propagation, Gaussian Beam Simulation, Complex Optical System Design Outputs & Analysis Beam propagation, Wavefront analysis Geometric Analysis Spot diagrams, Beam shape analysis, Footprint analysis Diffraction Analysis Beam coupling efficiency, Diffraction PSF Services Custom Beam Shaping Solutions, Beam Delivery Consulting Benefits Fast Simulation of Beam Propagation, Accurate Beam Shaping, User-Friendly Interface Component Database 17,955 + components of the following suppliers: Asphericon, Bernhard Halle Nachfl., Edmund Optics, EKSMA Optics, Laser 2000, Newport, Qioptiq, Ross Optical and, SigmaKoki. Operating System Microsoft® Windows® 7, 8, 10 and 11 (32 bit and 64 bit) with at least 1 GB free memory, a 32 bit (x86) or 64 bit (x64) processor with a clock frequency of at least 800 MHz and 100 MB free hard disk memory View more from BeamXpert
Synopsys LightTools®	Illumination Design	Lighting & Display Systems...
Description LightTools^® is a complete design, optimization, and analysis solution for illumination optics. Specialising in non-sequential analysis, light source modeling, illumination system design, optics, and opto-mechanics design. Capabilities Capability Illumination Design Applications Lighting & Display Systems, Optical System Design, Illumination Design and Analysis Tools Stray light analysis, ray tracing, illumination optimization, modeling atmospheric effects, signal-noise performance, non-sequential analysis, angular and spatial luminance analysis, real world condition simulations Modeling and Simulation Features Optical Performance Simulation, Ray Tracing, Advanced Lighting System Analysis Outputs & Analysis Wavefront propagation, Environmental (temperature, pressure), Polarization, Tolerance Geometric Analysis Spot diagrams, Geometrical MTF, Footprint analysis, Ghost analysis, Transmission analysis Diffraction Analysis Diffraction PSF, Strehl ratio, Zernike analysis, Fiber coupling efficiency Services Illumination Design Consulting, Custom LightTools Solutions Benefits Highly Accurate Illumination Simulations, Integrated Opto-Mechanical Design, Ease of Use for Lighting Engineers View more from Synopsys
VPIdeviceDesigner™	Design of Integrated Photonic Devices, Waveguides & Optical Fibers	Quantum & Advanced Photonics, Photonic Circuits...
Description VPIdeviceDesigner™ is a Python-based versatile simulation framework for the analysis and optimization of integrated photonic devices, waveguides, and optical fibers. Capabilities Capability Design of Integrated Photonic Devices, Waveguides & Optical Fibers Applications Quantum & Advanced Photonics, Photonic Circuits, Fiber Optics & Waveguide Technologies, Optical Component Design Tools Finite Difference Mode Solvers, 2D/3D Beam Propagation Method (BPM) & 2D/3D Eigenmode expansion (EME), range of optical materials Modeling and Simulation Features Photonic Device Modeling, Electromagnetic Wave Simulation, Device Performance Optimization Outputs & Analysis Wavefront propagation, Tolerance, Polarization, Thin film multilayer analysis and optimization Geometric Analysis Spot diagrams, Ray aberration fans, Transmission analysis Diffraction Analysis Wavefront aberration, Fiber coupling efficiency Services Custom Device Simulation, Advanced Training Programs Benefits Detailed Device-Level Simulation, Optimized Fabrication Processes, Integrated Circuit Design, Flexible layout for waveguides View more from VPIphotonics
Ansys Zemax OpticStudio	Optical Design	Lens Design, Imaging Systems, Optical System Design
Description Ansys Zemax OpticStudio Optical Workflow & Design Software: Everything you need to Design, simulate, optimize & tolerance your optical designs. Design high-precision imaging systems & high-confidence virtual prototypes that you can thoroughly analyze before manufacturing. Capabilities Capability Optical Design Applications Lens Design, Imaging Systems, Optical System Design Tools Ray Tracing, Lens Design, Tolerance Analysis, Optimization, Interoperability, Multi-Physics Simulation. Modeling and Simulation Features Gradient index, birefringence, fluorescence modeling; Multiphysics tool interoperability; comprehensive application programming interface; CAD interoperability. Outputs & Analysis Optical component stray light & ghost analysis; structural, thermal & optical performance analysis. Design for manufacture including optomechanical impacts, conduct built-in STOP analysis. Component Database Optical material data libraries View more from Ansys
Ansys Lumerical INTERCONNECT	Photonic Integrated Circuit Simulator	Telecommunications & Data Systems...
Description Lumerical Interconnect is a photonic integrated circuit (PIC) simulation tool for the design, analysis, and optimization of photonic components and systems for high-performance applications. Capabilities Capability Photonic Integrated Circuit Simulator Applications Telecommunications & Data Systems, Optical Communication Systems, Photonic Circuits Services Design & optimize integrated photonic devices & PICs & simulate their interactions with each other and with external components. Modeling and Simulation Features Mode solvers, FDTD, Eigenmode Expansion (EME) Solver, Beam Propagation Method (BPM), Monte Carlo Ray Tracing, Optical Interconnect Design and integration with other Lumerical products. Outputs & Analysis Wavefront propagation, Polarization Geometric Analysis Transmission analysis Diffraction Analysis Fiber coupling efficiency Benefits High accuracy, versatility, integration with other CAD tools, effeciant design optimization, scalability, user friendly interface. View more from Ansys
VPItransmissionMaker™	Design of Photonic Systems & Networks	Telecommunications & Data Systems...
Description VPItransmissionMaker™ Optical Systems enables the design of photonic systems and subsystems for short-reach, access, metro, long haul and free space optical transmission systems. Capabilities Capability Design of Photonic Systems & Networks Applications Telecommunications & Data Systems, Optical Communication Systems, Transmission Systems, Optical Interconnects Tools Photonic network & system design, technology benchmarking & subsystem component design. Simulation of optical field or power propagation, wide range of coding and modulation formats, DSP and equalization Services Consulting Services Outputs & Analysis Wavefront propagation, Environmental (temperature, pressure), Tolerance, Polarization, Thin film multilayer analysis and optimization Geometric Analysis Transmission analysis Diffraction Analysis Physical optics beam propagation Benefits Highly Scalable Modeling & Simulation Features Multi-format Signal Analysis Component Database Extensive library of photonic and electronic modules (700+) and design templates (500+), API for Matlab, Python, C++, Keysight ADS, graphical interface Interfacing Products VPIcomponentMakerTMPhotonic Circuits VPIcomponentMakerTMFiber Optics, VPIlabExpertTM Interfaces with test & measurement equipment Language API for Matlab, Python, C++, Keysight ADS, graphical interface View more from VPIphotonics
Ansys Lumerical MODE	Simulation of Photonic Components	Waveguides, Integrated Photonics...
Description Lumerical MODE Solutions is a software suite for simulating, designing and analyzing photonic components, circuits & systems such as optical waveguides, photonic integrated circuits (PICs), lasers, and other photonic devices. Capabilities Capability Simulation of Photonic Components Applications Waveguides, Integrated Photonics, Fiber Optics & Photonic Circuits Tools Simulate, design and analyze photonic and optoelectronic systems and components. Simulate the behavior of light in complex structures by solving Maxwell's equations numerically. Modeling and Simulation Features Advanced modeling and analysis tools, Eigenmode Solvers, Finite Difference and Finite Element Methods, Mode Analysis, Mode Expansion Analysis, Parametric Sweep and Optimization. Outputs & Analysis Wavefront propagation, Polarization, Thin film multilayer analysis Geometric Analysis Transmission analysis Diffraction Analysis Diffraction PSF, Fiber coupling efficiency Benefits Multifunctional, high accuracy, broad application range, user-friendly interface, advanced visualisation and analysis tools, parallel computing support, comprehensive resources. View more from Ansys
Ansys Lumerical CML Compiler	Model Library Development for Photonic PDKs	Photonic Circuits, Integrated Photonics...
Description Lumerical's CML Coupler enables simualtion, analysis and design of various photonic devices, particularly couplers. Capabilities Capability Model Library Development for Photonic PDKs Applications Photonic Circuits, Integrated Photonics, Optical Interconnects Services Model Library Development for Photonic PDKs, Simulate compact model library for high-speed, high-frequency electro-optical devices and PIC design. Modeling and Simulation Features Photonic Circuit Design, CML Generation, Automated Model Validation Outputs & Analysis Wavefront propagation, Polarization, Thin film multilayer analysis Geometric Analysis Transmission analysis Diffraction Analysis Fiber coupling efficiency Services Custom Photonic Circuit Design, Compact Model Library (CML) Development Benefits Accurate Photonic Circuit Simulation, Compact Model Library for Efficient Design, Reduced Time-to-Market Component Database Photonic Compact Model Library (CML), Vendor-specific Process Design Kits (PDKs), templates for common photonic components, such as waveguides, couplers, modulators, detectors, and photodetectors, using the Lumfoundry Template Library Language Python View more from Ansys
Ansys Speos	Design & Validation of Optical Systems	Lighting & Display Systems, Automotive Lighting...
Description Speos is optical simulation software used for designing and optimizing illumination systems, such as automotive lighting, aerospace lighting, architectural lighting, and consumer electronics. Capabilities Capability Design & Validation of Optical Systems Applications Lighting & Display Systems, Automotive Lighting, Optical System Design, Illumination Design Services Optical simulation, lighting design, virtual prototyping,human vision simulation, optimization and analysis and integration with CAD. Modeling and Simulation Features Ray tracing and photometric analysis,Advanced analysis tools, Light Source, Lighting Application Optical Design, Optical Properties, Sensor Integration, Multi-physics, HUD: Design and analysis, Direct modelling, interoperability, realistic visualization, compliance and standards, and support and training. Benefits Accuracy, versitility, time and cost efficiency, optimization, interoperability, realistic visualization, compliance and standards, and support and training. Interfacing Products Connection with Multiphysics Simulations Component Database Custom Materials Library, Ansys cloud integration View more from Ansys
Luceda Photonics	Photonic Integrated Circuit Design	Photonic Circuits...
Description Luceda Photonics is a leading provider of photonic integrated circuit (PIC) design software and services. The Luceda Photonics Design Platform enables designers to design, simulate, and optimize PICs and empowers photonic designers to quickly achieve their tape-out, getting their designs right the first time. Capabilities Capability Photonic Integrated Circuit Design Applications Photonic Circuits, Fiber Optics & Waveguide Technologies, Quantum & Advanced Photonics, Optical Interconnects Summary Circuit & component design, layout & simulation, optical and electrical routing, schematic capture with code assistance, design validation, tape-out preparation, PDK enablement. Services PDK implementation and development, Design flow optimization, Specialized training. Softwares/tools available Luceda IPKISS, IPKISS Canvas, Luceda PDKs, Luceda AWG designer, Luceda IP Manager, Link for Ansys Lumerical, Link for 3DS Simulia, Link for Siemens EDA. Interfacing Prodcuts Luceda IPKISS, IPKISS Canvas, Luceda PDKs, Luceda AWG designer, Luceda IP Manager, Ansys Lumerical, 3DS Simulia, Siemens EDA., CST Studio Suite, Tidy3D) Component Database Waveguides, Directional Couplers, Fiber Coupler Gratings, Reflectors & User-defined components, 400 + validated designs Benefits Python-based PIC design platform, models, and IP management, Single component definition, parametric approach to PIC design and simulation, Reduced design errors & time to market, analyzing and verifying circuits in a schematic environment, designing manufacturable PICs. View more from Luceda Photonics
Ansys Lumerical FDTD	Simulation of Photonic Components	Optical System Design...
Description Lumerical FDTD: Advanced finite-difference time-domain simulation software for electromagnetic modeling and design. Capabilities Capability Simulation of Photonic Components Applications Optical System Design, Quantum & Advanced Photonics, Waveguide Design, Plasmonics Services Modeling and simulating electromagnetic fields, particularly in the optical and photonics domains. Modeling and Simulation Features Electromagnetic Field Modeling, Nanophotonic Device Analysis, Nonlinear Optics Simulation Outputs & Analysis Wavefront propagation, Environmental (temperature, pressure), Polarization, Thin film multilayer analysis Geometric Analysis Spot diagrams, Ray aberration fans, Transmission analysis Diffraction Analysis Diffraction PSF, Diffraction MTF, Zernike analysis, Fiber coupling efficiency Services Advanced FDTD Simulations, Electromagnetic Field Analysis Benefits Highly Accurate EM Simulations, Advanced Mesh Optimization, Efficient Memory Usage View more from Ansys

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