Collaboration with Spark Photonics expands AIM Photonics’ automated design enablement capabilities for integrated photonics prototype development
AIM Photonics and Spark Photonics recently released a new photonic integrated circuit (PIC) component library developed by Spark Photonics for use in AIM Photonics’ process design kit (PDK) for its silicon nitride passive PIC technology platform.
Simulation of optical power in a grating coupler at 785 nm wavelength
PDKs are essential collections of files, parameters, and models that define the manufacturing process for integrated photonics devices. Component libraries within the PDKs provide pre-designed and characterized building blocks that designers can leverage to accelerate their design cycle times, enhance design consistency, and facilitate collaboration with the manufacturing team.
About Spark Photonics
Spark Photonics is a leading U.S-based provider of photonic integrated circuit (PIC) services and software. Spark operates in three business segments: Technical Services, Software, and Hardware. Under Technical Services, Spark offers PIC design and layout services as well as PDK development and consultation on PIC projects for customers worldwide. Within Software, Spark Photonics is the exclusive North American reseller of the Luceda Photonics Design Platform, making Spark Photonics your one-stop shop for PIC design needs. Under Hardware, Spark Photonics distributes AIM Photonics Education and Workforce Development PIC Kits to customers in the United States. Additionally, through the nonprofit Spark Photonics Foundation, the company engages in education and workforce development activities at the K-12 and college levels. For more information, visit www.sparkphotonics.com.
This material is based upon work supported by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst (NAWCAD LKE) under Contract No. N68335-23-C-0038. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NAWCAD LKE.