Foundry PDKs
Foundry PDKs and services for photonic IC designers:
- Photonic IC designers can obtain Process Design Kits in order to tape-out successfully to their foundry of choice. A wide range of foundries support Luceda software.
- Support and training on these PDKs. See our training agenda. In addition to public training events we also do one-to-one private trainings on service basis.
Overview Supported PDKs
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| Silicon (prototyping) |
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| Silicon Nitride (production) |
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| InP (production) |
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Your fab of choice not in the list? Contact the foundry team at support@lucedaphotonics.com,
Silicon photonics PDKs (production)
We support a range of foundries who can be used for production as well as prototyping. These foundries offer
- Multi Project Wafer (MPW) services for concept validation and prototyping o
- One-to-one contracts to move a customer from prototype to product.
Luceda supports these activities with PDK implementations.
Foundries: Imec, IHP, AMF, TowerJazz, IMECAS, SITRI, CompoundTek, AIMPhotonics
imec ISSIP50G
Technology used: 220nm SOI.
See http://www.europractice-ic.com/SiPhotonics_technology_imec_ISIPP50G.php
Available components:
- Strip, shallow rib and deep rib waveguides
- High-speed MZI modulators
- High-speed Ge photodiode
- High-speed Ge EAM
- Thermo-optic tuning
- 2 levels of metal interconnect
- Edge coupler
PDK functionality:
- IPKISS.eda (L-Edit + Python) and IPKISS.flow (Python) support
- Technology layers, GDSII
- Virtual fabrication
- Predefined components: layout and simulation model
- Examples
Get the PDK: www.europractice-ic.com/SiPhotonics_technology_imec_ISIPP50G.php
IHP SG25H4_EPIC
Technology used:
- 220nm SOI
- .25um SiGe:C BiCMOS electronic baseline
- See https://www.ihp-microelectronics.com/en/services/mpw-prototyping/sigec-bicmos-technologies.html
Available components:
- Rib and strip waveguide (3 etch depths)
- Phase shifter waveguide
- High-speed Ge-photodiode, waveguide coupled
- Grating coupler
- MMIs
- 5 metal backend
- thermo-optic tuning (lowest metal layer)
PDK functionality:
- IPKISS.flow
- Technology layers, GDSII
- Generic PCells with meaningful default values (C-band, O-band)
- Basic simulation models for most PCells
- Examples, documentation
- Advanced simulation models in preparation
IHP organizes regular training sessions
Get the PDK: https://dk.ihp-microelectronics.com/contact.htm
AMFSIP
Technology used: 220nm SOI, Ge epi, TiN heater, 2 metal, deep trench and undercut etching
Customized process available.
Available components:
- C-band + O-band
- Channel, shallow slab and deep slab waveguides
- Ge PD 25GHz BW
- MZI modulator 25GHz BW
- 50;50 Power splitter
- Polarisation manipulation devices
- 90 degree mixer
- Grating coupler and suspended edge coupler
- Heaters
- VOA
PDK functionality:
- IPKISS.eda (L-Edit + Python) and IPKISS.flow (Python) support
- Schematic-driven design and layout (S-Edit)
- Upcoming: schematic driven simulation (IPKISS 3.1.3)
- Technology layers, GDSII
- Virtual fabrication
- Predefined components: layout and simulation model
- Examples
Get the PDK: jialx@advmf.com
CompoundTek
Technology used: 220nm SOI + SiN layers, modulator implants, Ge photodiode, heater, metallization, edge coupler
Several back-end flavors available: Cu 2ML, Cu 3ML, Al 2ML
Available components:
- C-band + O-band
- Silicon and silicon nitride waveguides (strip and rib)
- Waveguide transitions
- Crossing
- Directional coupler
- Edge coupler
- Grating coupler
- MMI
- MZI modulators
- Ring modulator
- Ge photodiodes (lateral and vertical)
- Thermo-optic phase shifter
- Doped Si heater
PDK functionality:
- IPKISS.eda (L-Edit + Python) and IPKISS.flow (Python) support
- Technology layers, GDSII
- Virtual fabrication
- Predefined components: layout
- Examples
Get the PDK: support@lucedaphotonics.com
IMECAS
Technology used: 220nm SOI
Available technology:
- Passive: 220nm/150nm/70nm etch depths + SiO2 cladding
- Passive+heater: Passive + TiN heater and AlCu metal and bondpad
- Active: Passive+heater + 3 doping levels P+N, Ge epi, via, metal, bondpads, deep etch
Available components:
- Waveguides
- Grating coupler
- Edge coupler
- MMI
- Ge photodiode
- Modulator
PDK functionality:
- IPKISS.eda (L-Edit + Python) and IPKISS.flow (Python) support
- Design manual
- Technology layers, GDSII
- DRC deck
- Predefined components: layout and simulation model for some components
- Examples
Get the PDK: support@siplatform.cn
Silicon photonics (prototyping)
We support several fab facilities which can be used for research and prototyping. These typically offer multi-project wafer or fast electron beam based prototyping. Often, they are more flexible than production foundries.
Luceda supports these activities with PDK implementations.
Foundries: CORNERSTONE, Australian Silicon Photonics, SiEPIC
CORNERSTONE
The CORNERSTONE project offers fast prototyping of silicon photonic circuits in 220nm, 340 and 500nm SOI platforms in regular MPW runs, supporting both passive and active devices.
The platform offers process flexibility and customisation, and the opportunity for bespoke fabrication batches.
See http://www.cornerstone.sotonfab.co.uk. for schedule, pricing and design rules
Available components (C and O band):
- Rib and strip waveguides
- Rib-strip transition
- MMI
- Grating coupler
- Heaters (filament & contact pads)
- High-speed modulators
PDK functionality:
- IPKISS.eda (L-Edit + Python) and IPKISS.flow (Python) support
- Technology layers, GDSII
- Virtual fabrication (including waveguides, implants and metallization)
- Predefined components (layout)
- Pcells for easy layout
- Examples (photonic crystal, ring resonator parameter sweep, ...)
Get the PDK: support@lucedaphotonics.com
Australian Silicon Photonics
Australian silicon photonics offers fast prototyping of silicon photonic circuits in 220nm SOI.
Available components:
- Rib and strip waveguides: full etch or 70nm etch depth
- Grating couplers
- 1x2, 2x2 MMIs
- Waveguide crossing
PDK functionality:
- IPKISS.eda (L-Edit + Python) and IPKISS.flow (Python) support
- Technology layers, GDSII
- Virtual fabrication
- Predefined components (layout and simulation models)
- Pcells for easy layout
- Examples (incl. jupyter notebooks)
- KLayout tech settings
See http://www.siliconphotonics.com.au/ for more information.
Get the PDK: info@siliconphotonics.com.au
Silicon nitride (production)
We support foundries which can be used for production as well as prototyping. These foundries offer
- Multi Project Wafer (MPW) services for concept validation and prototyping.
- One-to-one contracts to move a customer from prototype to product.
Luceda supports these activities with PDK implementations.
Foundries: LigenTec, Imec(BIOPIX), LioniX (upcoming)
Ligentec
Technology used: 800nm Silicon Nitride ("AN800") and 150nm Silicon Nitride ("AN150")
Available foundry defined components:
- Waveguides: straight, arc, sine bend
- Edge coupler
- 1x2 and 2x2 MMI
- Future (ask Ligentec for availability): heater module, AWG
PDK functionality:
- IPKISS.eda (L-Edit + Python) and IPKISS.flow (Python) support
- Technology layers, GDSII
- Virtual fabrication
- Predefined black-box components (layout)
- Luceda pcells: directional coupler, ring resonator
- Examples (ring resonator, spiral, ...)
Get the PDK: support@lucedaphotonics.com
imec BioPIX
Technology used: 300nm (BIOPIX300) or 150nm (BIOPIX150) Silicon Nitride
See http://pix4life.eu/index.php/access/services
Available components:
- Waveguides
- Grating coupler
- Directional coupler
PDK functionality:
- IPKISS.eda (L-Edit + Python) and IPKISS.flow (Python) support
- Technology layers, GDSII
- Virtual fabrication
- Predefined components: layout and simulation model
- Examples (photonic crystal, ring resonator parameter sweep, ...)
Get the PDK: support@lucedaphotonics.com
Current PDK version: 0.4.3
Indium Phosphide (production)
We support foundries which can be used for production as well as prototyping. These foundries offer
- Multi Project Wafer (MPW) services for concept validation and prototyping.
- One-to-one contracts to move a customer from prototype to product.
Luceda supports these activities with PDK implementations.
Foundries: SMARTPhotonics, HHI (upcoming)
SmartPhotonics
Technology used: InP
See http://www.smartphonics.nl/
Multi project wafer access via JePPIX: http://www.jeppix.eu
Available technology:
- C-band active device technology
- Passive-Active integration
Available components:
- Waveguides: strong and weakly guiding
- Chip facets
- Splitters and reflectors
- SOA
- PIN photodiode
- EO phase modulator
- Electrical isolation
- Active-passive transitions
PDK functionality:
- IPKISS.eda (L-Edit + Python) and IPKISS.flow (Python) support
- Design manual
- Technology layers, GDSII
- DRC deck
- Predefined components: black-box layout cells, waveguides and example simulation models
- Examples
Get the PDK: support@lucedaphotonics.com
Tyndall
This is a packaging PDK following the Tyndall National Institute design rules. It facilitates silicon photonics fiber attach, electrical wirebonding and mounting on standardized testbench platforms
PDK functionality:
- IPKISS.eda (L-Edit + Python) and IPKISS.flow (Python) support
- Technology layers, GDSII
- Tyndall packaging templates:
- Single Fiber
- Fiber array
- Bondpads
- Die template with design rule checking
Get the PDK: support@lucedaphotonics.com
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