System simulation with MIDAS

The desire to design systems right the first time and to produce designs that are readily manufacturable is a goal passionately pursued by all engineers. Designers of electronic systems are no exception to this rule; the number and sophistication of the computer-aided design tools used daily by chip designers confirm this. Recently, however, designers of larger electronic systems have also been turning to such tools in growing numbers. This article explores how a specific capability, simulation, has contributed to their success.