Method and system for implementing, controlling, and...

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2003-12-17

2010-10-26

Rodriguez, Paul L (Department: 2123)

Data processing: structural design, modeling, simulation, and em

Simulating electronic device or electrical system

Circuit simulation

C345S581000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07822590

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for performing circuit simulation is described. Revisions and history of the operating parameters of circuit designs subject to simulation are tracked. Mechanisms are provided that allow for viewing, measurement or other manipulation of signals at specific locations in a circuit design for simulation, such as parameters that include observation points which are implemented using probes. One approach to executing a measurement is via a controllable and flexible control statement, which in one embodiment is the “run” statement. Improved interfaces for viewing, controlling, and manipulating simulations and simulation results are also provided.

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