Title :
3D sparse finite-difference time-domain simulation of silicon photonic integrated circuits
Author_Institution :
Acacia Commun., Hazlet, NJ, USA
Abstract :
Silicon photonic circuits are growing in size yet designing them often requires full-vectorial 3D simulation. Simulation times can be impractical with today´s tools. We propose a new simulation tool that is significantly faster.
Keywords :
elemental semiconductors; finite difference time-domain analysis; integrated optics; silicon; 3D sparse finite-difference time-domain simulation; FDTD; Si; full-vectorial 3D simulation; low-dispersive structures; silicon photonic integrated circuits; simulation tool; Finite difference methods; Integrated circuit modeling; Mathematical model; Silicon photonics; Solid modeling; Three-dimensional displays; Time-domain analysis;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition (OFC), 2015
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
