Mirabilis Design announces visual modeling tool, VisualSim 2.0, which supersedes C and spreadsheet-based design

VisualSim 2.0 introduces Virtual Resources for accurate and ad-hoc exploration of complex systems for performance and functionality.

Sunnyvale, CA (PRWEB) February 16, 2004 --Mirabilis Design Inc. of Sunnyvale, CA announces VisualSim 2.0, the next generation of the industrys first integrated solution for end-to-end electronic product design. VisualSim is platform-independent, graphical and textual modeling software that supports digital, embedded software, imaging, protocols, analog, control-systems and DSP designs. This release introduces Virtual Resources- a new modeling entry for accurate and quick analysis of performance and functionality. The release also includes 30 new features, 35% improvement in simulation performance, debug listeners, networking/wireless-specific modeling libraries and new system examples. With this release, VisualSim integrates product lifecycle from concept to field support by leveraging system models for design optimization, training, executable specification and system validation.

Companies are over-engineering and producing complex products. Current competitive conditions require companies to build the right product using minimal resources. Using VisualSim, organizations can avail of early product optimization and identify technology-risk prior to implementation, thus reducing bill-of-materials and project over-runs.

Current system design efforts require developing custom-code to answer each question or maintaining a large in-house development team. Both approaches are expensive and take considerable time, causing implementation and modeling to overlap. Using VisualSim, Architects can reduce modeling time from months to weeks by utilizing parameterized, highly optimized and fully functional libraries, and advanced graphical analysis tools.

The new Virtual Resources library and methodology simplifies model creation, significantly improves simulation performance and increases model functionality. Library blocks are used to define an array of processors, dual-port memory, bus routing, RTOS, software instructions and a host of system devices. Definition of a specific implementation is accomplished by modifying the parameter values of the blocks.

Mirabilis Design leverages over 100 man-years of system modeling and simulation experience of its founders and engineers. The use of the Ptolemy simulator from University of California Berkeley leverages the most extensive and comprehensive technology in the market.

It is all about evaluating the complete system. The Mars Rovers was not fully tested for all operating functions, resulting in the flash memory being exceeded", according to Deepak Shankar, founder of Mirabilis Design Inc. NASA tested the subsystems but did not perform comprehensive system coverage which would have included collecting files, saving to flash memory and relaying the problem. These situations are revenue and public relation fiascos."

VisualSim publishes an Applet of the simulation model for including in specifications and executing within common Web Browsers. Examples of these Applets are available for viewing and executing at www.mirabilisdesign.com.

Availability
VisualSim 2.0 is currently shipping and available on Windows, Linux, Solaris, HP/UX and MAC OS. VisualSim is available in two configurations. VisualSim Architect is a desktop application used to construct models and conduct explorations. VisualSim Explorer is a server-software for non-desktop users to view and execute simulations within Web Browsers. Pricing for VisualSim starts at $15,000.

About Us
Founded in 2001, Mirabilis Design is a private software company that provides the Industrys first complete, fully-integrated performance analysis and system architecture software solution for electronics and embedded software. Architects can create a visual executable specification of the intended product and conduct ad-hoc what-ifs to resolve feasibility issues and optimize for cost, performance and power. VisualSim is used by systems engineers, architects and embedded software designers. The application-independent nature of the VisualSim libraries makes it applicable for wireless, defense, networking, aerospace, automotive, high-performance computing and semiconductors. Further information about Mirabilis Design and VisualSim is available at http://www.mirabilisdesign.com.

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Mirabilis Design Inc.
Tel: 408-245-8552
Email: info@mirabilisdesign.com
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