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Optical Solutions Enewsletter
July 2022
Latest Blog Posts
How Digital Twins Will Dramatically Reduce Field Testing for Autonomous Vehicles
Explore how digital twin technology for optical sensors will accelerate the adoption of autonomous vehicles by reducing the need for field testing.
Five Ways to Enhance the Accuracy of Automotive Optical Simulations
Learn five ways to measure optical characteristics of surfaces and materials for your next automotive design project.
Software Interoperability Bridges Complementary Capabilities for Cutting-Edge Optical Design
The new and improved interoperability features between CODE V and LightTools enable you to easily simulate optical systems that contain imaging and non-imaging components.
SolvNetPlus Knowledge Base Articles
The SolvNetPlus Knowledge Base features a collection of searchable articles covering many topics about Synopsys products, including Optical Solutions tools. Here are a few recent additions to the ever-expanding library of technical articles:
CODE V:
- Measuring the Elapsed Time of Your CODE V Macro
- Modeling Correlated Random Surface Errors for TOLMONTE
- How do I obtain full precision when listing data saved in a buffer?
LightTools:
- How can I add a source defined by IES or LDT data into my LightTools model?
- How can I model Human Tissue in LightTools?
- Diffuse Materials: How can I select a material from the library, when I do not know the specific catalog number for the material I want?
RSoft Photonic Device Tools:
- Polarization conversion efficiency measurements in RSoft FullWAVE
- Creating a point dipole in RSoft FullWAVE
- DiffractMOD and FullWAVE accuracy comparison
Hardware and Measurement Services:
Note: A SolvNetPlus account is required to access these articles.
After you register and log in to SolvNetPlus, you can click any of the links in the Knowledge Base list of to display that article. When you’re logged in to SolvNetPlus, you can also use the Search feature to locate all types of content within the site.
LightTools 2022.03-1 Service Release Now Available
We are pleased to announce that LightTools 2022.03-1 is now available. LightTools 2022.03-1 contains fixes to various customer-reported bugs. The release notes describe bugs that were resolved, as well as the features delivered in the original release of LightTools 2022.03, including:
- Surface-based modeling, which introduces surface entities and surface-to-solid tools
- CODE V lens data exchange, which requires CODE V version 2022.03 or 2022.03-1
- New module: SmartStart Library
- Simulation enhancements, including improvements for sources, diffraction efficiency for gratings, coherent simulations, and optical path length analyses
- New and improved utilities, including the Human Tissue utility, which provides enhanced support for modeling scattering characteristics and absorption due to chromophores present in the tissue
- Usability improvements
You can view and download the latest release notes for LightTools 2022.03-1 from the Synopsys SolvNetPlus website (account required).
Software and License File Instructions
Direct-Sales Customers
Software and license key files for LightTools direct-sales customers are available on the Synopsys SolvNetPlus website.
- LightTools product software: You can download LightTools at https://solvnet.synopsys.com/DownloadCenter.
- License key file: You need version 2022.03 license key files for this LightTools release. If you do not have a license for LightTools 2022.03, you can download license keys from the SmartKeys page on SolvNetPlus at https://solvnet.synopsys.com/SmartKeys.
- Complete instructions for installing LightTools are available in the LightTools Installation Guide.
To learn more about navigating SolvNetPlus to obtain LightTools software and license keys, watch our SolvNet overview video.
Distributor Customers
For customers working with distributors, you will continue to obtain your software and license keys from your local LightTools software distributor. See the Synopsys Optical Solutions Group Global Contacts page for contact information. If your country is not listed there, please contact us at lighttools_support@synopsys.com for instructions.
Tech Talks
Join us for our online Tech Talks, which will include the following topics:
- CODE V Macros You Should Be Using
July 20, 2022; 10:00-11:00 a.m. PDT (North America)
- LightTools Summertime Tips and Tricks
July 28, 2022; 10:00-11:00 a.m. PDT (North America)
- New Features in LucidShape CAA V5 Based 2022.06
August 2, 2022; 4:00-5:00 p.m. CEST (Europe); 10:00-11:00 a.m. EDT (North America)
- Desensitizing Your Designs in CODE V
August 17, 2022; 10:00-11:00 a.m. PDT (North America)
- The (Photometry Type) ABC's of Source Apodization
August 25, 2022; 10:00-11:00 a.m. PDT (North America)
In case you missed any of the Tech Talks, you can view recent recordings on SolvNetPlus (account required):
Training and Resources
Product Training
We offer comprehensive, in-person introductory and advanced Optical Solutions product in-person training. View our list of upcoming instructor-led training events and register today!
Customer Support Portal
Training materials, downloads, and helpful videos are available on demand.
SolvNetPlus
Search knowledge articles, example files, macros, and release notes for Synopsys products.
eLearning
Access the eLearning platform to learn CODE V and LightTools at your own pace. This valuable resource is available to all current and trial license users.
Upcoming Events
Meta 2022
Torremolinos, Spain
July 19–22, 2022
SPIE Optics + Photonics
San Diego, CA
August 23–25
Light + Building
Frankfurt, Germany
October 2–6
Frontiers in Optics
Rochester, NY
October 16–20
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