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Everything you need to build with FluxCore. From quick start guides to advanced API references.

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Quick Start Guide

Get up and running with FluxCore in minutes. This guide will walk you through creating your first photonic design.

1

Create Account

Sign up for a free FluxCore account

# Install FluxCore CLI
npm install -g @fluxcore/cli

# Login to your account
fluxcore login
2

Initialize Project

Create your first photonic design project

# Create new project
fluxcore init my-photonic-design

# Navigate to project
cd my-photonic-design
3

Design & Simulate

Start designing with AI assistance

# Open design studio
fluxcore studio

# Run AI optimization
fluxcore optimize --target=efficiency

API Reference

FluxCore provides a comprehensive API for programmatic access to all platform features. Available in Python, JavaScript, and REST.

Authentication

Authenticate with the FluxCore API

python
import fluxcore

# Initialize client with API key
client = fluxcore.Client(api_key="your_api_key")

# Or use environment variable
# export FLUXCORE_API_KEY="your_api_key"
client = fluxcore.Client()

Create Design

Create a new photonic design programmatically

python
# Create a new design
design = client.designs.create(
    name="High-Speed Transceiver",
    type="transceiver",
    parameters={
        "wavelength": 1550,  # nm
        "data_rate": 100,    # Gbps
        "modulation": "PAM4"
    }
)

# Add components
waveguide = design.add_component(
    type="waveguide",
    params={"width": 0.5, "length": 100}
)

Run Simulation

Simulate your design with AI optimization

python
# Run simulation
result = design.simulate(
    solver="fdtd",
    optimize=True,
    targets={
        "insertion_loss": "< 1dB",
        "bandwidth": "> 50GHz"
    }
)

# Get optimized parameters
print(f"Optimized loss: {result.metrics['insertion_loss']}")
print(f"Bandwidth: {result.metrics['bandwidth']}")

Component Library

Pre-built, validated photonic components ready to use in your designs. All components are optimized for manufacturing.

Straight Waveguide

Waveguides

Low-loss single-mode waveguide

width: 0.45-0.55 μm
length: any
loss: <0.1 dB/cm

Y-Branch Splitter

Couplers

3dB power splitter with low excess loss

split ratio: 50/50
excess loss: <0.2 dB
bandwidth: >100 nm

Ring Modulator

Modulators

High-speed electro-optic modulator

speed: >50 GHz
Vπ: <2V
insertion loss: <2 dB

Germanium Detector

Detectors

High-responsivity photodetector

responsivity: >1 A/W
bandwidth: >50 GHz
dark current: <100 nA

Best Practices

Design for Manufacturing

  • Use minimum feature sizes above foundry limits
  • Include process variation margins in your design
  • Validate designs with DRC before submission

Optimize Performance

  • Use AI optimization for critical components
  • Consider thermal effects in high-power designs
  • Minimize waveguide crossings and bends

Version Control

  • Commit designs frequently with descriptive messages
  • Use branches for experimental features
  • Tag releases for manufacturing milestones

Interactive Examples

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API Status

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Get API Keys

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