26 Apr 2011 CODE V version 10.3, now available from Synopsys, delivers new design and analysis capabilities that enable optical designers to better design, analyze, and tolerance non-spherical surfaces. Effectively using aspheric surfaces in a design can help improve image quality, and the tools available in CODE V 10.3 help the designer to realize these performance benefits while still considering manufacturability and the cost of fabrication.
For example, the Asphere Expert tool saves time and effort by automatically finding optimal asphere locations in the lens system using a highly efficient, unique algorithm. Full support for aspheric surfaces based on mathematical formulations published by Dr. G.W. Forbes of QED Technologies enables superior design optimization and tolerancing. Enhanced surface conversion capabilities allow designers to easily convert the surface form to support legacy tools or evaluate legacy designs using the new formulations. In addition, new built-in optimization constraints allow users to directly control the sag or slope variations of aspheres to maintain manufacturability of the lens system.
For more information visit www.opticalres.com/cv
Also visit us at SPIE Optifab in Rochester, NY from May 9-12 at booth 403, and at LASER 2011 in Munich, Germany from May 23-26 at booth 409, hall B1
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