Synopsys, Optical Solutions Group

Develops and supplies industry-leading optical and illumination design software: CODE V®, LightTools®, and the RSoft products. Also provides engineering consulting services.

Synopsys' Optical Solutions Group, formerly Optical Research Associates, is one of the world's leading developers of optical design and analysis tools, with CODE V imaging design software, LightTools illumination design software, and the RSoft products for photonic and optical network design. The group is also an independent supplier of optical design services, with more than 4,800 completed projects in imaging, illumination and optical systems engineering. CODE V optical design and analysis software has state-of-the-art capabilities for lens design, optimization, analysis, tolerancing and fabrication support.

The RSoft products provide a full range of design, optimization and planning tools for optical communications, as well as award-winning solutions for optoelectronics components and subsystems. LightTools is a complete optical design and analysis software product featuring virtual prototyping, simulation, and optimization of precision illumination applications. LightTools facilitates innovative illumination designs, including backlit and projection displays, automotive instrumentation, LEDs, reflectors, and more. Our Engineering Services team has successfully completed over 4,800 projects for government, commercial, and consumer products, across the entire spectrum of optics.