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OptiSystem
Getting Started

Optical Communication System Design Software

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Introduction

Optical communication systems are increasing in complexity on an almost daily basis. The design and analysis of these systems, which normally include nonlinear devices and non-Gaussian noise sources, are highly complex and extremely time-intensive. As a result, these tasks can now only be performed efficiently and effectively with the help of advanced new software tools.
OptiSystem is an innovative optical communication system simulation package that designs, tests, and optimizes virtually any type of optical link in the physical layer of a broad spectrum of optical networks, from analog video broadcasting systems to intercontinental backbones.
OptiSystem is a stand-alone product that does not rely on other simulation frameworks. It is a system level simulator based on the realistic modeling of fiber-optic communication systems. It possesses a powerful new simulation environment and an hierarchical definition of components and systems. Its capabilities can be extended easily with the addition of user components, and can be seamlessly interfaced to a wide range of tools.
A comprehensive Graphical User Interface (GUI) controls the optical component layout and netlist, component models, and presentation graphics (see Figure 1 on page 10).
The extensive library of active and passive components includes realistic, wavelength-dependent parameters. Parameter sweeps allow you to investigate the effect of particular device specifications on system performance.
Created to address the needs of research scientists, optical telecom engineers, system integrators, students, and a wide variety of other users; OptiSystem satisfies the demand of the booming photonics market for a powerful and easy-to-use optical system design tool.