OptiSystem 23

Description

OptiSystem 23

OptiSystem 23.0: Comprehensive Optical Communication System Design Software

OptiSystem 23.0 is the latest major release of Optiwave's industry-standard software for optical communication system design, simulation, and optimization. Released in November 2025, this version introduces new components for LiDAR, distributed fiber sensing, UAV free-space optics, and enhanced machine learning integration .

Key New Features in OptiSystem 23.0

New Components

 
 
Component Application
Universal Phi-OTDR Sensor Model Rayleigh-based vibration sensing for distributed optical fiber sensors
LiDAR Signal Processor & Target Design ToF, phase-shift, or FMCW LiDAR systems
UAV Channel Simulate free-space optical links between ground and UAVs including scintillation and beam wandering
Digital Pre-Emphasis (DPE) Filter Compensate bandwidth limitations in high-speed optical/electrical links
Optical & Electrical Random Number Generators Generate random signal parameters for advanced modeling

Enhanced Machine Learning Tools

  • Train single-parameter optical models alongside multilevel eye-diagram analysis

  • Supports machine learning-based system performance prediction

PAM4 & PAM8 Support

  • Full BER and SER statistical analysis for advanced modulation formats

Performance Improvements

  • Accelerated FSO (Free-Space Optics) calculations

  • Improved optical S-parameter performance for PIC characterization

Programming & Integration

  • Python 3.12 integration with user-defined library support

  • Improved SDK with global parameter synchronization and noise-iteration control

  • Co-simulation with MATLAB for algorithm development

Expanded Example Library

  • New examples including LiDAR, Phi-OTDR, PAM4/PAM8, and RNG system designs

Core Capabilities

Component Library

400+ components including optical sources, modulators, amplifiers (EDFA, Raman, SOA), fibers, detectors, receivers, filters, and signal processing tools

Analysis & Visualization

  • BER and Eye Diagram Analyzer (70+ measurements)

  • Optical spectrum analyzers, constellation diagrams

  • 2D and 3D parameter scanning

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