Reduce Risk and Time to Market with Microchip’s MPLAB® Mindi™ Analog Simulator with SPICE and SIMPLIS Environments
October 10 2017 - 8:06AM
MPLAB® Mindi™ analog simulation software, which was updated to
include more models and features, is now available from Microchip
Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MCHP). The MPLAB Mindi Analog Simulator is
a circuit simulation tool that now supports more than 300 Microchip
analog products, with SIMetrix’s enhanced SPICE (Simulation Program
with Integrated Circuit Emphasis) and SIMPLIS Technologies’ SIMPLIS
(SIMulation of Piecewise LInear Systems) simulation environments.
The updated Mindi analog simulation software is available as a free
download by visiting:
http://www.microchip.com/mindi.
Analog simulation is often a crucial step for circuit design,
where complicated device interactions can be difficult to refine
and debug in hardware. The proper simulation tools can help
designers avoid significant risk—decreasing time to market and
saving costly hardware revisions. The MPLAB Mindi Analog Simulator
can test a circuit or sub-circuit, including transient and
stability analyses, providing valuable estimation for the target
circuit operation. Many applications require simulation before
production. In the past, larger companies were often reliant on
third-party providers or internal development for their analog
component models, while many smaller companies wanted to run
simulations but were not able to afford tool licenses for a full
software package. The features and affordability of the MPLAB Mindi
Analog Simulator make it an excellent option for customers of all
sizes.
The MPLAB Mindi Analog Simulator allows for fast simulation of a
wide variety of circuits, including closed-loop control systems
like filters, power supplies and motor drive applications. Powered
by SIMetrix/SIMPLIS simulation engines, and pre-loaded with
Microchip’s analog device models, this analog simulation package
allows for more accurate and faster simulation.
The updated software package now includes support for additional
Digitally Enhanced Power Analog (DEPA) controllers, linear
regulators, MOSFET drivers and LED drivers not present in previous
software releases. In addition, it is based on the SIMetrix/SIMPLIS
8.1 software package, with added support for file-defined piecewise
linear sources, Laplace transform transfer functions, arbitrary
filters, Fourier analysis plots, transmission line modeling and
improved convergence in the SIMetrix environment. The update also
added convergence reporting to help with debug issues in the
SIMetrix environment.
“Customers want a full solution, including software tools,” said
Keith Pazul, director of marketing for Microchip’s Analog, Power
and Interface Division. “The MPLAB Mindi Analog Simulator
complements the compiler and integrated development environment
Microchip is famous for, adding analog simulation capabilities. Now
people can get the same industry-leading level of software support
for analog and digital designs with Microchip’s full suite of
design tools.”
ResourcesHigh-res images available through
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- MPLAB Mindi badge:
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About Microchip TechnologyMicrochip Technology
Inc. (NASDAQ:MCHP) is a leading provider of microcontroller,
mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, providing low-risk
product development, lower total system cost and faster time to
market for thousands of diverse customer applications
worldwide. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip
offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery
and quality. For more information, visit the Microchip
website at www.microchip.com.
Note: The Microchip name and logo, the Microchip logo, and
MPLAB are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology
Incorporated in the U.S.A. and other countries. Mindi is a
trademark of Microchip Technology Inc. in the U.S.A. and other
countries. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the
property of their respective companies.
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