PRESENTATION
Custom PDK Framework for PIC Design and Simulation of Datacenter Interconnects
In this talk, we present how integrating foundry-specific photonic Process Design Kits (PDKs) with advanced simulation modules empowers the design of complex Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs). Our focus is on showcasing how a custom PDK framework can be utilized to generate foundry-specific building blocks, enabling users to design application-specific PICs, such as high-speed modulators, widely tunable lasers, IQ modulators, frequency shifters, and sensors. Additionally, we'll explore powerful visualization methods helping to control the simulation and visualization of the results.
Andrzej Połatynski
VPIphotonics
Andrzej Połatyński is Principal Application Engineer and Solution Owner of the PDK framework at VPIphotonics. Since joining the company in 2016, Andrzej conducts research on developing layout-aware simulation models for photonic PDKs supporting various technology platforms. Furthermore, he organizes and conducts training courses and workshops on the simulation and modeling of photonic devices and integrated circuits. Before joining VPIphotonics, Andrzej worked as a researcher at Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute on a polymer-based integration platform. He holds a Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering from the Warsaw University of Technology, Poland.