Ansys Lumerical CHARGE
3D Charge Transport Solver
Built on the finite element drift-diffusion method, CHARGE provides designers with the correct tools for comprehensive charge transport simulation in active optoelectronic and photonic semiconductor devices.
SOLVE THE UNSOLVABLE
Improve your charge transport simulations across a range of applications
Lumerical CHARGE provides designers with the tools for comprehensive charge transport simulation in active photonic and optoelectronic semiconductor devices. CHARGE self-consistently solves the system of equations describing electrostatic potential (Poisson’s equations) and density of free carriers (drift-diffusion equations). Automatic and guided mesh refinement tools are provided to achieve accuracy while minimizing computational effort.
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Finite-element drift-diffusion/Poisson Solver
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3D CAD design environment
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Adaptive mesh generation based on doping, optical, and thermal profiles
Quick Specs
Lumerical CHARGE provides complete simulation and modeling solution so you can focus on ideas and products. A range of features create flexible solutions for 3D charge transport, simulating across a mixture of material properties and a wide range of application types.
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Parameterizable Simulation Objects -
Comprehensive semiconductor material models -
Scriptable Material Properties
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Electrical/Thermal Material Models -
Automatic Finite Element Meshing -
Geometry-Linked Sources/Monitors
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Small Signal AC Analysis -
Isothermal, Non-Isothermal, Electro-Thermal Simulation -
Flexible Visual Material Database
Resources
CAPABILITIES
Accurate and Comprehensive Charge Transport Simulation
Built on the finite element drift-diffusion method, CHARGE gives you the proper tools for charge transport simulation as you design photonic semiconductor devices. CHARGE self-consistently solves the system of equations describing electrostatic potential (Poisson’s equations) and density of free carriers (drift-diffusion equations). The automatic and guided mesh refinement tools provide high levels of accuracy while minimizing computational effort.
Key Features
- Self-Consistent Charge/Heat Modeling
- Steady-state, Transient and Small-signal AC simulation
- Simulation Automation
- Automatic Mesh Refinement
- Interoperable Multiphysics Simulations
- Finite Element IDE
Discover self-heating effects of high-current devices within Lumerical CHARGE.
Lumerical CHARGE is interoperable through multiple tools and scripting languages. Use a single file to run optical, thermal and electrical simulations before post-processing data.
Lumerical Charge provides automatic mesh refinement based on geometry, materials, doping, and optical or heat generation.
Perform multiphysics simulations for photovoltaic and electro-optic needs with self-consistent charge and heat transport simulation.
- 2D & 3D modeling
- Import STL, GDSII, and STEP
- Parameterizable simulation objects
- Domain partitioned solids for easy property definition
- Geometry-linked sources and monitors
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