Sonnet is a 3D planar electromagnetic simulator. LinkCAD can import Sonnet project files and export geometry in Sonnet’s input format for EM simulation.
| Property | Value |
|---|
| Extensions | .son |
| Encoding | ASCII |
| Import | ✓ |
| Export | ✓ |
| License | System Interface |
Import Options
| Option | Description | Default |
|---|
| Units | Input coordinate units | Micron |
Export Options
| Option | Description | Default |
|---|
| Units | Output coordinate units | Micron |
| Substrate mapping | Map drawing layers to Sonnet substrate layers | Auto |
Common Workflows
GDSII → Sonnet
Convert mask layout geometry to Sonnet format for electromagnetic simulation and analysis.
Sonnet → GDSII
Extract layout geometry from a Sonnet project file for further conversion or analysis.
Technical Notes
- The System Interface license bundle is required
- Polygon geometry is mapped to Sonnet metallization layers
CLI / Command-File Options
These option keys can be used on the command line or in command files.
Import
| Key | Type | Description |
|---|
SonInUnits | int | Input units (see Units) |
Export
| Key | Type | Description |
|---|
SonOutUnits | int | Output units (see Units) |
SonOutSubstrateThickness | float | Substrate thickness |
SonXCells | int | Number of cells in X direction |
SonYCells | int | Number of cells in Y direction |
