GDSFactory+ Quickstart Guide
GDSFactory+ requires a paid subscription to use. If your organization doesn't yet have one, get started with a free trial by contacting us.
Getting started
Once you've set up your GDSFactory+ environment using one of the following methods:
you're ready to design your first circuit.
Follow these steps for a hands-on experience designing, simulating, and verifying a circuit using GDSFactory+:
- What is Integrated Photonics? — Learn the fundamentals of photonic chip design and the tools used at each stage
- Cell Design — Create a parametric cell
- Circuit Design & Simulation — pick your track:
- Photonics — Ring filter with simulation
- Electrical - Electrical lowpass with AC analysis
- Quantum-RF — Transmon with resonator 3a. Design Rule Checking - DRC — Verify your layout 3b. Connectivity Errors - LVS — Check layout vs. schematic
- Component Building — Build a component with the AI Agent
- Ask the Agent — Diagnose and fix issues with AI
Bonus
- Mode Solver Simulations — FEM and FDFD waveguide mode analysis
- GitHub Collaborative Setup — Team collaboration with GitHub
- Troubleshooting — Common issues and solutions