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Free Software Tool from STMicroelectronics Includes Accurate Dynamic Simulation for VIPower Devices

Geneva, March 19, 2015 –  TwisterSIM is a unique free software suite that includes a Smart Interactive Selector and a Dynamic Electro-Thermal Simulator for Automotive Low/High-side driver/switches and H-bridges for motor control built using ST’s proprietary VIPower™ technology. The tool allows complex evaluations with accurate dynamic simulations of load-compatibility, wiring-harness optimization, fault condition impact analysis, diagnostic behavior analysis and Dynamic Thermal performance in just a few clicks.

TwisterSIM considerably reduces the cost and time needed to select and validate a product for a specific application layout by performing a thermal-electrical dynamic simulation.

Key features include:

  • Built-in library of accurate VIPower-product models based on a proprietary methodology and validation that allows a realistic reproduction of “in application” behavior;
  • Step-by-step guided selection of the optimal device for a specific application;
  •  Built-in load library for automotive lamps and generic loads;
  • Simulation results, including junction thermal profiles, load current, and diagnostic behavior, are shown on dedicated scope views and can be exported in multiple commonly-used formats;
  • User selectable wide range of environmental conditions and real device parameters;
  • Direct links to the product web page to view related datasheet and product collaterals;
  • On-line forum is available at www.st.com/twistersim-forum to help users.

The tool is free of charge and can be downloaded from our website at www.st.com/twistersim

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