Luceda Photonics IPKISS Design Suite 2026.03

IPKISS 2026.03 is Luceda Photonics‘ Python-based design platform for photonic integrated circuits (PICs), introducing integrated DRC verification, SPICE netlist export, advanced dummy filling, and visual placement & routing assistance .

Version 2026.03 Key Features

Luceda DRC (Major New Module)

• Integrated Design Rule Checking: Native DRC engine verifies PIC layouts for foundry compliance during design phase, significantly reducing tape-out risks

• Integrated Workflows: Run DRC directly from Layout Visualizer for immediate feedback or use Python scripting for automated GDSII-based regression testing

• Flexible Verification: Filter by rule groups (metal layers, density, BEOL/FEOL) or target specific subcells

• Built-in Density Checks: Automatic density verification with advanced dummy filling per foundry specifications

• Standardized Output: Generate .lyrdb marker files compatible with KLayout and other layout viewers

• Foundry Support: Supported by AMF, LIGENTEC, SilTerra, and Tower Semiconductor

Advanced Dummy Filling

• i3.Filler API: Simultaneous multi-layer dummy filling with independent settings per layer

• Secondary Fill Step: Execute additional dummy fill on already-filled layouts using different geometries or settings

• Dual Application: Apply to IPKISS Layout views during design or post-process existing GDSII files

SPICE-Based Circuit Simulation

• Netlist Export: to_spice method generates SPICE netlists directly from i3.CircuitModelView

• SPICE Import: from_spice loads netlists into Caphe.SpiceNetlist

• Caphe Integration: Run simulations directly from SpiceNetlist with caphe.run

• Parametric Support: Modify netlist parameters (bias voltages) after export for what-if analysis and sweeps

Visual Placement & Routing Assistance

• Connector Visualization: Connectors clearly identified with icons in Layout Visualizer

• Interactive Inspection: Click icons to inspect control points, reference points, and coordinate systems

Product:Luceda Photonics IPKISS Design Suite 2026.03
Version:2026.03
Supported Architectures: x64
Language: english
Supported Operating Systems:Windows 10even or newer
Size: 1CD