Keysight Technologies has acquired VPIphotonics, a move that brings system-level simulation capabilities into its photonic design automation portfolio. The integration aims to connect photonic device design, circuit simulation, and system-level analysis within a unified workflow. Previously, photonic design processes often involved moving between different tools for device, circuit, and system-level modeling, creating additional handoffs during development.
With the expanded portfolio, engineers can model photonic systems from individual component behavior through complete optical link performance, including transceiver-level analysis and bit error rate prediction. The development reflects growing interest in silicon photonics, optical interconnects, AI infrastructure, and data center networking.
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