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Ansys Lumerical CML Compiler
Model Library Development for Photonic PDKs

Automatically build compact model libraries (CMLs) with a proven, automated, cross-simulator model generator using the Ansys Lumerical CML Compiler.

SOLVE THE UNSOLVABLE

Build and maintain CMLs with Confidence

Efficiently create compact model libraries (CMLs) with the proven reliability of Lumerical CML Compiler. The software automates the creation, maintenance, and QA testing of INTERCONNECT and Verilog-A photonic compact model libraries from a single data source of characterization measurements and 3D simulation results.

  • Automatically Build High-Quality CMLs
    Automatically Build High-Quality CMLs
  • Generates Statistically Enabled Libraries
    Generates Statistically Enabled Libraries
  • Supports Multiple EPDA Workflows
    Supports Multiple EPDA Workflows
  • Encrypt Models to Protect IP
    Encrypt Models to Protect IP
Ansys Lumerical CML Compiler

Quick Specs

Lumerical CML Compiler offers an efficient way to build high-quality INTERCONNECT and Verilog-A compact models from a single source of characterization measurements and 3D simulation results.

  • Version-controlled CMLs
  • CML Encryption
  • Structured input with template and data validation
  • Automated Test Generation
  • Cross-simulator Verilog-A
  • Fixed and parameterized models​
  • Input from a Single Data Source
  • Statistical Support

JULY 2023

What's New

The 2023 R2 release of the Ansys Lumerical CML Compiler further simplifies the photonic compact model generation process via a new user-friendly GUI featuring intuitive controls and menu options.

New CML Compiler User Interface
New CML Compiler User Interface

The status window highlights the build/QA status of each element in the library. You can easily deploy new models, rename, and delete existing elements with the click of a button. Output window prints log messages from the engine directly on the GUI

New Verilog-A Models
New Verilog-A Models

Parametrized ring modulator model supports radius, coupling length, and coupling gap as Pcell parameters. Our new photodetector model includes shot noise and captures inter-channel crosstalk. And generated Verilog-A models now support SPECTRE 21.

Resources

Statistical Simulation
Application

INTERCONNECT Statistical Simulation - PAM4 transceiver

In this example, we demonstrate INTERCONNECT’s capability to run simulations based on statistical models, including Monte Carlo (MC) and Corner analysis.

ansys compoundtek case study
Case Study

Ansys + CompoundTek

As an innovate leader in silicon photonics, CompoundTek set out to deliver 3-sigma statistical support to provide customers with best-in-class PDK models that are representative of CompoundTek’s proprietary manufacturing process.

CAPABILITIES

Build Compact Model Libraries with Ansys Lumerical CML Compiler

CML Compiler automates the creation, maintenance, and QA testing of INTERCONNECT and Verilog-A photonic compact model libraries (CMLs) from a single data source of measurements and simulation results.

 

Key Features

CML Compiler simplifies the process of building accurate photonic compact models in your production workflow.

  • Automate Building Compact Models
  • Statistical Analysis
  • IP Protected INTERCONNECT and Verilog-A Models

Focus on component design and measurement and let CML Compiler do the rest. CML Compiler provides automated and reproducible generation of version controlled CMLs. Further improve productivity with automated test case generation.

Generate statistically enabled compact model libraries and load into INTERCONNECT and Virtuoso for Monte Carlo and Corner analysis.

Generate Verilog-A and INTERCONNECT photonic models from a single data source. When characterization data is not available or not possible, augment using Ansys’ Lumerical industry-leading 3D component-level simulation tools​. Generate both fixed and parameterized elements​, and complement rich existing set of models with your own custom models. IP encryption is available for models generated using CML Compiler. ​

VIDEOS



Case Studies

Ansys + CompoundTek
Case Study

Ansys Lumerical’s System Level Tools and CML Compiler

As an innovate leader in silicon photonics, CompoundTek set out to deliver 3-sigma statistical support to provide customers with best-in-class PDK models that are representative of CompoundTek’s proprietary manufacturing process.

Statistical Simulation
Application

INTERCONNECT Statistical Simulation - PAM4 transceiver

In this example, we demonstrate INTERCONNECT’s capability to run simulations based on statistical models, including Monte Carlo (MC) and Corner analysis.

ansys compoundtek case study
Case Study

Ansys + CompoundTek

As an innovate leader in silicon photonics, CompoundTek set out to deliver 3-sigma statistical support to provide customers with best-in-class PDK models that are representative of CompoundTek’s proprietary manufacturing process.


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CML Compiler Product Reference Manual

CML Compiler automates the creation, maintenance, and QA testing of INTERCONNECT and Verilog-A photonic compact model libraries (CMLs) from a single data source of measurements and simulation results.

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