pSim Plus supports high-level system-level simulations, significantly streamlining the development time required for Photonic Integrated Circuits (PIC) and their systems. It enhances system reliability and empowers engineers with the ability to innovate in key technological areas such as telecommunications, data centers, and sensing. Below is an overview of the features:
Modeling Features
Optical Fiber Systems
Non-linear optical fiber simulation using FiberNLS_PMD
NLS (Nonlinear Schrödinger Equation) and PMD (Polarization Mode Dispersion) fiber simulation technologies
Multi-channel Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) for long-distance transmission
PDM-QPSK modulation techniques with FEC (Forward Error Correction) coding
Electronic Systems
Driver circuit simulation
TIA (Transimpedance Amplifier) circuit simulation
RLCG (Resistor, Inductor, Capacitor, Ground) analog circuit simulation and import of third-party .snp files
DSP (Digital Signal Processing) algorithm support, including Feed-Forward Equalization (FFE) and Forward Error Correction (FEC)
Signal quality assessment through TDECQ (Transmitter and Dispersion Eye Closure Quaternary)
Device Customization
Support for importing Python files to define individual devices
Support for creating a custom device library based on Python and importing it
Support for importing signal files as optical/electrical signal sourcesAnalysis Features
Graphical output of TDECQ analysis
Multi-level BER (Bit Error Rate) analysis modules, supporting Gaussian estimation and Monte Carlo estimation
Large dataset eye diagram display
Signal transmission constellation diagram displaySelected Demonstration Circuits
WDM system simulation combining non-linear optical fibers (OOK + DQPSK + DP-QPSK)
Coherent system simulation (PS-QPSK vs PDM-QPSK with FEC)
Electronic S-parameter simulation
TDECQ analysis
Electronic subsystem modeling