Lightelligence Powers the Next Generation of Innovations Using Integrity 3D-IC

As an alternative to traditional electronic computing, Lightelligence has come up with a more sustainable way of powering technology—optical computing. Using the speed, power, and efficiency of light, Lightelligence is developing a new computing paradigm to power the next generation of innovations, and it’s with the help of Cadence.

Lightelligence was founded in 2017 and has transformed the cutting-edge technology of photonics into a leading computing solution, bringing not only exponential improvement to computing power but also dramatically reducing energy consumption. They are the only company in the world to demonstrate a working, fully integrated optical computing system, making them a global leader in optical computing.

An integral part of building their technology has been Cadence’s Integrity 3D-IC platform, particularly its bump map verification. Maurice Steinman, VP of Engineering at Lightelligence said, “[Integrity 3D-IC] allows our electronics and photonics teams to design in the same system, leveraging the same database in a way that would simply not be possible without Cadence.”

Another key player in designing Lightelligence’s photonic integrated circuits (PICs) has been Cadence’s Virtuoso environment. Its CurvyCore infrastructure allows their photonics team to develop their PICs with shapes that are specific for photonics and are not used in electronics. Finally, Cadence’s Innovus Implementation System helps ensure proper delivery to Lightelligence’s photonics system.

“Designed with Cadence” is a series of videos that showcases creative products and technologies that are accelerating industry innovation using Cadence tools and solutions. Learn more about how Cadence empowers Lightelligence’s co-design model and assists in the future of computing hardware.

For more videos, check out the Cadence website and Designed with Cadence YouTube channel.