Difference between revisions of "Simulation/Silvaco"
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1) In general, only Deckbuild and Tonyplot are necessary for our applications. Material parameters and calculations are done in Deckbuild and results can be inspected in Tonyplot. | 1) In general, only Deckbuild and Tonyplot are necessary for our applications. Material parameters and calculations are done in Deckbuild and results can be inspected in Tonyplot. | ||
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| − | | Hui-Wen || Carrier depletion modulator || | + | | Hui-Wen || Carrier depletion modulator || [[media:DQW.in | MZ Modulator ]] |
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| + | | Sudha || Angled side-wall modulator || [[media:si_modulator.pdf| Phase Modulator]] | ||
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| + | | Molly || InGaAs/InP photodetector (with physical dimension scan)|| [[file:Example_SilvacoParamScan.zip]] | ||
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| − | 3) Results of each structures are save as ".str". You can also save each bias condition as well. Please reference to [[media:Atlas_users.pdf | Atlas Manual]] for more details. All the documents can be found under "C:\Silvaco\Doc." | + | 3) In general, built-in material parameters are incorrect (see Silicon for an example of this). You should specify correct values in your .in file. |
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| + | 4) Results of each structures are save as ".str". You can also save each bias condition as well. Please reference to [[media:Atlas_users.pdf | Atlas Manual]] for more details. All the documents can be found under "C:\Silvaco\Doc." | ||
| − | + | 5) Each ".str" file can be open in Tonyplot as a 2D figure to inspect. By right clicking on the plot, a pop up window with "display" is shown up. You can plot different property by using this option. | |
| − | + | 6) Property across a certain section is also available. Go "Tools\Cutline." You can specify a cross section by setting up x and y coordinates, or draw an arbitrary line on the figure to define the cut facet. | |
Latest revision as of 17:26, 8 February 2013
General Instructions
- This software is generally used for simulation of electrical properties of the devices. Once the material parameters of each epitaxial layers are set properly, current profile, band diagrams, electrical field etc. can be inspected. Devices behaviors, such as PDs, can also be simulated regarding interaction between input light intensity (please ask Daoxin for this part).
Installation
1) Install the software. You can get a copy from shared drive under "Software."
2) Set the environment variable as "SFLM_SERVER" and value as "license.ece.ucsb.edu"
3) You are ready to use the software
Functionality
1) In general, only Deckbuild and Tonyplot are necessary for our applications. Material parameters and calculations are done in Deckbuild and results can be inspected in Tonyplot.
2) Deckbuild files are saved as ".in" file. Please specify your working directory so you can locate your files correctly. Below is the template files for everyone to start with. You are welcome to add more so that we have more options.
| Owner | Structure Description | File |
|---|---|---|
| Hui-Wen | Carrier depletion modulator | MZ Modulator |
| Sudha | Angled side-wall modulator | Phase Modulator |
| Molly | InGaAs/InP photodetector (with physical dimension scan) | File:Example SilvacoParamScan.zip |
3) In general, built-in material parameters are incorrect (see Silicon for an example of this). You should specify correct values in your .in file.
4) Results of each structures are save as ".str". You can also save each bias condition as well. Please reference to Atlas Manual for more details. All the documents can be found under "C:\Silvaco\Doc."
5) Each ".str" file can be open in Tonyplot as a 2D figure to inspect. By right clicking on the plot, a pop up window with "display" is shown up. You can plot different property by using this option.
6) Property across a certain section is also available. Go "Tools\Cutline." You can specify a cross section by setting up x and y coordinates, or draw an arbitrary line on the figure to define the cut facet.
