Component Library
Comprehensive library of validated photonic components for professional circuit design
World-Class Photonic Component Library
FluxCore Dynamics's component library contains over 500 pre-validated photonic components, from basic waveguides to complex systems, all with comprehensive parameter sets and performance models.
Extensive Catalog
500+ components across passive, active, and system-level categories.
Pre-Validated
All components validated through simulation and experimental data.
Fully Parametric
Complete parameter sets with constraints and optimization ranges.
Coverage:
Silicon photonics, III-V materials, lithium niobate, and emerging platforms
Component Categories
Waveguides & Routing
Fundamental light guiding and routing components for circuit interconnection.
Passive Components
Optical components that manipulate light without external power sources.
Active Devices
Electrically or thermally controlled components for dynamic operation.
Detection & Sources
Light generation, detection, and measurement components.
Using the Component Library
1Accessing the Library
Library Access Points:
- Design Editor: Left panel component browser
- Standalone Browser: /product/component-library
- Voice Command: "Open component library"
- Quick Add: Keyboard shortcut 'L'
Library Features:
- Hierarchical Categories: Organized by function
- Visual Thumbnails: Component previews
- Parameter Summary: Key specifications
- Performance Data: Typical values
- Usage Examples: Application notes
2Searching and Filtering
FluxCore Dynamics's intelligent search helps you find the right components quickly using multiple search methods.
Search Methods:
Search by name, function, or specification
Filter by wavelength, loss, bandwidth, etc.
Smart Features:
- Auto-complete suggestions
- Fuzzy matching for typos
- Recent components quick access
- Favorite components bookmarking
- Compatibility filtering
- Voice search: "Find low-loss couplers"
Advanced Search Tips:
- Use quotes for exact phrases: "single mode"
- Use wildcards: "ring*" matches ring, rings, etc.
- Combine terms with AND/OR operators
- Filter by material: "silicon", "InP", "LiNbO3"
- Search by application: "telecom", "datacom", "sensing"
- Use ranges: "wavelength:1500-1600nm"
3Component Information & Specifications
Each component includes comprehensive specifications, performance data, and design guidelines.
Basic Information
- Component name and category
- 3D visual representation
- Physical dimensions
- Material composition
- Port configurations
Performance Data
- Insertion loss and bandwidth
- Wavelength response curves
- Temperature coefficients
- Power handling capabilities
- Fabrication tolerances
Design Guidelines
- Recommended applications
- Design rule constraints
- Optimization parameters
- Best practice notes
- Related components
Example: Ring Resonator Specification
Geometric Parameters:
- Radius: 5-50 um (optimizable)
- Waveguide width: 450+/-50 nm
- Coupling gap: 150-300 nm
- Ring width: 450-500 nm
Performance Specs:
- FSR: 1.6-16 nm (radius dependent)
- Q-factor: 10,000-50,000
- Insertion loss: <0.5 dB
- Extinction ratio: >20 dB
4Adding Components to Designs
Multiple methods to add components from the library to your active design.
Addition Methods:
Drag & Drop
Drag component from library to canvas position
Double-Click
Double-click to add at current cursor position
Context Menu
Right-click on canvas - "Add Component"
Voice Command
"Add ring resonator here"
Smart Placement:
- Automatic alignment to grid
- Port-to-port snapping
- Design rule checking
- Compatibility warnings
- Automatic parameter suggestions
- Instant performance prediction
Pro Tip: Hold Shift while dropping to maintain component orientation, or use voice command "maintain orientation" before placement.
Detailed Component Reference
Waveguides & Routing Components
Foundation components for guiding and routing optical signals throughout photonic circuits.
Straight Waveguides (15 variants):
Single-Mode Strip
Standard silicon strip waveguide, 220nm thick, 450nm wide
Single-Mode Rib
Rib waveguide for lower loss, wider mode field
Multi-Mode
Wide waveguide supporting multiple modes
Curved Waveguides (12 variants):
Circular Bends
Fixed radius circular arcs
Euler Bends
Optimized curvature profile for low loss
S-Bends
Lateral offset waveguides
Passive Optical Components
Components that manipulate light through passive optical effects without requiring external power.
Ring Resonators (25 variants):
Add-Drop Ring
Standard ring with through and drop ports
All-Pass Ring
Single-port ring for phase control
Coupled Rings
Multiple coupled rings for complex responses
Couplers (30 variants):
Directional Coupler
Two parallel waveguides with evanescent coupling
MMI Coupler
Multi-mode interference based power splitting
Y-Branch
Simple branch for power splitting
Custom Components & User Library
Create your own component library and share components with your team or the community.
Creating Custom Components:
- Design component in FluxCore Dynamics editor
- Select component group/hierarchy
- Right-click - "Save as Component"
- Define parameters and constraints
- Add documentation and examples
- Save to personal or team library
Component Sharing:
- Personal component library
- Team/organization sharing
- Public community library
- Version control and updates
- Usage analytics and feedback
Pro Tip: Well-documented custom components can be submitted to the official FluxCore Dynamics library for validation and broader community access.
Component Library Best Practices
Selection Guidelines:
- Verify wavelength and bandwidth compatibility
- Check fabrication process requirements
- Consider power handling capabilities
- Review temperature stability requirements
- Understand parameter optimization ranges
Design Integration:
- Use consistent design rules across components
- Leverage AI performance prediction
- Test component compatibility early
- Document component choices and rationale
- Create reusable sub-system components
Advanced Library Features
AI-Enhanced Search:
- Natural language queries: "low loss telecom filter"
- Performance-based search: "bandwidth > 10nm"
- Application-specific filtering
- Semantic component matching
- Design intent understanding
Smart Recommendations:
- Context-aware component suggestions
- Performance optimization recommendations
- Alternative component options
- Fabrication-compatible alternatives
- Cost and performance trade-offs
Voice-Controlled Library:
Use natural speech to search and add components: