Macondo
Research, design, and product optimization of silicon optical devices, integrated photonic devices, optoelectronic devices, and micro-nano optical devices.
Introduction

Macondo Wave Optics and Electromagnetic Wave Simulation Software

GMPT, October 2024

Macondo is a wave optics and electromagnetic simulation software that utilizes Finite-Difference Time-Domain (FDTD), Finite-Difference Mode Solver (FDMS), Eigenmode Expansion (EME), and propagation algorithms to analyze the electromagnetic properties of both passive and active devices. It is applied to the R&D, design, and product optimization of silicon photonic devices, photonic integrated circuits, optoelectronic devices, and micro-nano optical components. Macondo serves as a professional tool for analyzing device characteristics and mechanisms in industries such as optical communications, photonic chips, optical sensing, and optical computing.

1. Solver list：

  • Dispersive FDTD 3D Solver (Dispersive Finite-Difference Time-Domain 3D Solver)

  • Non-Dispersive FDTD 3D Solver (Non-Dispersive Finite-Difference Time-Domain 3D Solver)

  • EME 3D Solver (Eigenmode Expansion 3D Solver)

  • FDE Solver (Mode Calculation) (Finite-Difference Eigenmode Solver)

2. Model list：

  • Material Models
    • Dielectric
    • Refractive Index - Extinction Coefficient (n, k) Model
    • *Debye Model
    • *Drude [Plasma] Model
    • *Lorentz Model
    • Refractive Index Dispersion Data
    • *PEC Model
    • *Kerr Nonlinear Model
    • *Sellmeier Model
  • Material Fitting Models
    • AMF (Advanced Material Fitting) Method
    • *Drude Material Fitting Method
    • *Debye Material Fitting Method
    • *Lorentz Material Fitting Method
  • Material Perturbation Models
    • Carrier np Perturbation
    • *Temperature Perturbation

3. List of Light Sources：

  • Mode Source
  • *Plane Wave Source
  • *Gaussian Beam Source
  • *Dipole Source

4. Output Data Types：

  • Effective Refractive Index Data
  • *Waveguide Mode Loss
  • TE/TM Polarization Fraction
  • S-Parameter Curve, S-Parameter Matrix
  • Transmission/Reflection Curves
  • Frequency Domain Electromagnetic Field Distribution 1D, 2D, 3D
  • Time Domain Electromagnetic Field Distribution 1D, 2D, *3D
  • Refractive Index Distribution 1D, 2D, *3D
  • Photo-Generated Carrier Rate Distribution (Script-Processed)
  • *Far-Field Distribution

5. Product Features:

  • High-precision dispersive and non-dispersive finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) solution algorithms
  • Fast-solving eigenmode expansion (EME) and propagation algorithms
  • Accurate finite-difference waveguide mode solution algorithms
  • Conformal meshing combined with non-uniform mesh division technology
  • Various light source excitation methods and signal forms
  • Diverse refractive index models and refractive index perturbation calculation methods
  • AMF (Advanced Material Fitting) method for advanced refractive index fitting
  • High-precision 3D geometric modeling and flexible scene interaction features
  • GDSII file visualization importing feature
  • 3D frequency-domain simulation data exporting feature
  • Python-based scripting system with built-in script editor
  • Integrate with Nuwa TCAD for simulating various electro-optic modulators and photodetectors