LOW-LOSS PROCESS DESIGN KIT (PDK)

AIM Photonics low-loss PDK, the advanced version of the Base Active PIC technology, offers low-loss one silicon and two silicon nitride waveguides. Six implant levels are available for active component design — a Ge photodetector, two copper wiring levels, and an Al termination pad level.

Design rule check is supported in Cadence PVS, Synopsys ICV, and KLayout.

Current Version

The current PDK version that should be used for the low-loss active MPW runs is 2.0.

Component Libraries