Ansys' Lumerical Photonic Design Tools certified by GlobalFoundries for high-capacity chip development

From Nasdaq: 2025-03-31 09:30:00

ANSYS, Inc.’s Lumerical Photonic Design Tools are now certified by GlobalFoundries for use on the GF Fotonix platform, enabling engineers to simulate passive and active photonic components for cutting-edge chip development. Four of Ansys’ simulation tools have been certified, covering optical, electrical, and thermal modeling needs for high-fidelity designs. This partnership aims to meet the growing demand for high-capacity chips in AI and IoT applications.

GF Fotonix platform offers a unique silicon photonics platform for monolithic integration of photonic and electronic components, providing a suite of photonic components like modulators, photodiodes, and passive elements. Ansys’ Lumerical simulation tools have been benchmarked against real-world data to ensure accuracy and reliability for joint customers. This collaboration addresses the complex and costly process of designing photonic integrated circuits while meeting the demands for high bandwidth and energy efficiency.

Ansys’ strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Microsoft, Autodesk, and Sony Semiconductor Solutions bolster its position in product design complexity and market expansion. The collaboration with Microsoft aims to enhance virtual product design through Ansys Access on Microsoft Azure. Other partnerships focus on integrating design and analysis tools for specific applications like turbomachinery and perception systems for ADAS and Autonomous Vehicles. An acquisition deal with Synopsys is set to further strengthen Ansys’ market presence.

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