Keysight launches new photonic circuit design software

SANTA ROSA, Calif. - Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS), a $26.7 billion market cap technology leader with robust financials including a healthy 62.6% gross margin and $5 billion in annual revenue, has introduced Photonic Designer, a photonic design automation (PDA) software aimed at revolutionizing the way photonics design engineers work. The tool is designed to provide a seamless workflow from concept through simulation, emulation, and manufacturing, while addressing the common issues of fragmented tool chains and inconsistent simulation precision. According to InvestingPro data, Keysight maintains strong liquidity with a current ratio of 2.95, positioning it well for continued innovation investments.

Photonic Designer is part of Keysight’s Advanced Design System (ADS) suite and offers a comprehensive simulation environment that accurately predicts real-world circuit performance. The software integrates real-world measurement data into the simulation workflow, allowing engineers to verify designs against industry standards before fabrication and optimize model variables to match foundry processes.

The new software solution is expected to automate and accelerate design verification, thus reducing time-to-market for new photonic circuits. It is designed to be intuitive and streamlines both pure optical and combined electrical-optical-electrical workflows for circuit design.

In collaboration with CompoundTek, a leading provider of photonics foundry services, Keysight now offers a Photonic Designer Process Design Kit (PDK) for users of their ADS, specifically tailored for CompoundTek’s silicon photonics process. This partnership is anticipated to ensure that engineers can develop photonic integrated circuits (PICs) with foundry-verified components, promoting a seamless transition from design to fabrication.

S. Gunasagar, COO of CompoundTek, expressed excitement about the collaboration, highlighting the benefit of enabling engineers to design and validate photonic circuits with confidence in manufacturing compatibility, aiming to accelerate the introduction of innovative solutions to the market.

Nilesh Kamdar, EDA Design & Verification General Manager at Keysight, emphasized the need for a reliable and precise environment for designing and validating PICs without the need for switching between different tools. Photonic Designer is poised to provide a unified platform that integrates physics-based simulations with PDK customization and compliance verification.

Keysight Technologies is a global S&P 500 company that provides leading design, emulation, and test solutions across multiple industries. The Photonic Designer software adds to their portfolio of tools aimed at helping engineers innovate efficiently and with less risk.

This news is based on a press release statement from Keysight Technologies, Inc.

In other recent news, Keysight Technologies has introduced AI Insight Brokers to its Vision Network Packet Brokers, enhancing AI-driven cybersecurity capabilities such as threat detection and incident response. This upgrade aims to support enterprise IT and security operations teams in identifying threats more efficiently and maintaining compliance. Additionally, Keysight has unveiled a new measurement solution for testing Wide-Bandgap power semiconductor bare chips, facilitating accurate testing without damaging the chips. This development is expected to expedite the creation of efficient power semiconductor devices.

Keysight has also launched optically isolated differential probes to improve testing for high-voltage, fast-switching semiconductors, enhancing measurement accuracy in environments with high noise levels. In a collaborative effort with Capgemini, Keysight is advancing the development of 5G New Radio Non-Terrestrial Networks, focusing on improving global connectivity and network performance. Furthermore, Keysight is working with the U.S. Army to validate the Unified Network Program’s performance and security using its CyPerf solution, ensuring network resilience under various conditions.

These recent developments underscore Keysight’s ongoing commitment to innovation across multiple sectors.

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