implemented as.pdf guidelines (request here), and as software implementations for the main photonic layout tools Luceda IPKISS and Synopsys Optocompiler - Optimized Design for Testing → Ensures input and output ports (optical and electrical), fiducials and alignment markers, and test structures are properly positioned for seamless integration with standard automated testing procedures. - Streamlined Testing Process → Encourages designers to consider testing from the start, reducing late-stage design modifications. - Cost Reduction → Helps test houses minimize engineering expenses related to measurement setups. - Faster Test Campaigns → Speeds up testing procedures, improving efficiency and lowering overall costs.
