FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OptiSystem 21.1 Accelerates Optical Design for QKD, 5G, Microwave Photonics, LiDAR, Free-Space, and Beyond
Cutting-edge autocorrelation and cross-correlation analysis, multi-domain unit support unlock new frontiers in simulation.
OTTAWA, ONTARIO (March 18, 2024) – Optiwave Systems Inc., the pioneering provider of optical design software, announced the release of OptiSystem 21.1 today. This powerful upgrade turbocharges optical system modelling with new autocorrelation visualization, expanded multi-domain unit conversion, and a robust library of new examples – greatly accelerating R&D for quantum key distribution, free-space optical communications, 5G, LiDAR, sensors and beyond.
“OptiSystem 21.1 marks a major leap forward in harnessing the power of simulation for next-generation optical systems,” said Dr. Ahmad Atieh, VP of Optical Systems at Optiwave. “With intuitive new autocorrelation displays and support for a wider range of multi-domain physical quantities, OptiSystem equips engineers to explore new frontiers with unprecedented speed and precision.”
- Accelerate Design and Reduce Prototyping Costs: Key new features in OptiSystem 21.1 streamline the simulation workflow.
- Autocorrelation Analysis Made Easy: Directly visualize critical autocorrelation and cross-correlation characteristics through dedicated tabs in the Optical Time Domain Visualizer (OTDV). For ultrafast optics applications, this capability provides vital insights into pulse shape and dispersion.
- Multi-Domain simulation: Seamlessly convert between optics, electronics, mechanics and more with new variables and unit conversions across OptiSystem components including Matlab, Python, Scilab and OptiInstrument. Streamline cross-domain simulations, enabling optical transceivers, antennas, and more.
- 20+ New Examples: Over 20 new real-world example files hit the ground running on design challenges in quantum communications, 5G mobile fronthaul/backhaul, microwave photonics sensing and ranging, and next-gen instrumentation. Leverage these expertly engineered base models to accelerate time to market.
“The autocorrelation capabilities in OptiSystem 21.1 is a key feature for the ultrafast laser design workflows,” said Ahmad, “Users are able to simulate our entire mode-locked laser and pulse compression stages in one intuitive environment—a feat that would have taken months previously. OptiSystem lets the user iterate much faster and reduces costly prototyping cycles.”
Availability & Resources
OptiSystem 21.1 is available now for download by evaluators and licensed users at www.optiwave.com. Current customers with an active maintenance contract can upgrade for free. Optiwave will host a webinar in April providing a deep dive into the new 21.1 features. Please contact support@optiwave.com for more information.
To access the free 30-day evaluation or register for the webinar, please visit https://www.optiwave.com/?evaluation.
About Optiwave
Optiwave (www.optiwave.com) is a leading provider of engineering software products for photonic components, links, systems, and network design, simulation, and optimization. Optiwave provides a comprehensive variety of software design tools to thousands of leading high-technology businesses and academic institutions. An established community of engineers and scientists in over eighty countries has supported Optiwave’s hallmark of achievements in Canadian business for more than 30 years.
The headquartered of Optiwave is in Ottawa, Canada, with an established distribution network throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia.