Analogy, Inc.

Martin Vlach

David W Smith

The instant invention is a system performance simulator which includes a library of expression-literate model artifacts, each of which is at least partially representative, mathematically and operatively, of a model element which includes at least one virtual interface point suitable for operative association with another such point. Assembly means are operatively and disconnectably communicative with the library for accessing selected model artifacts and is capable of understanding the representative expression-literacies characterizing the artifacts, for establishing operative associations between interface points of the artifacts to establish an organized assembly of such artifacts. Means are also provided which are operatively communicative with the assembly means for conducting a performance simulation of such an assembly.

System performance simulator

Simulation results enhancement software method and system are disclosed. A partial simulation results data base that is produced by an interactive simulator is software enhanced, using full elemental characterizations from the modeling subsystem thereof, to produce a simulation completion results data base. The simulation completion results data base is suitable for post-simulation processing to enable the viewing or plotting of any dependent variable, or transform thereof, available from the modeling subsystem. A simulation-produced interim results data base provides, in association with a software co-processor, the capability of interrupting the simulation upon the occurrence of a user-defined event. Use of the enhancement software is illustrated in the context of analog circuit simulation, whereby voltage, current and power waveforms are made available to the user without unduly burdening the computer system on which the simulation software is executed.

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Waterloo, Canada

Martin Vlach