ANSYS Inc. introduces Simplorer 8.0 software for mechatronic and multi-domain system design. Features include IGBT device and power module characterization tools, an online model database that has over 1,200 SPICE models and co-simulation links with Verilog. Engineering time and prototype iterations are reduced, while electrical, mechatronic, power-electronic and electromechanical system design performances are improved. The software allows users to model, simulate, analyze and optimize complex systems. The modeling features and communication backplane technology allows engineers to construct virtual prototypes of all aspects of a system. Users can utilize multiple modeling techniques such as block diagrams, circuits and state machines. The interface supports multi-page designs and multiple hierarchy levels. www.ansys.com