As AI proliferation, faster mobile network rollouts, and growing data storage demands require unprecedented processing power, electrical-only solutions aim to meet bandwidth needs but face critical constraints around power consumption and heat generation. Cadence’s Spectre Photonics extends its Spectre Simulation platform to enable unified electronic-photonic co-design within a single engine.
Key capabilities include:
- Combined simulation of EICs and PICs simultaneously
- Scalability built on the established Spectre platform
- Virtuoso Studio integration for a familiar design workflow
- Open modeling frameworks (Verilog-A, S-parameters) for custom model flexibility
Spectre Photonics represents a significant step toward bridging the gap between electronic and photonic design, addressing the industry’s need for scalable, energy-efficient interconnect solutions.
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