Multi-board systems development binds design teams

Current systems design processes for advanced electronics are fraught with multiple, disconnected tools used for system definition, with no standard methodology to synchronize and transfer design data between design disciplines and abstraction levels.

This results in incorrect electrical connections, mechanical interference, and the high costs of manual synchronisation.

Mentor’s Xpedition Systems Designer product resolves this problem as a single, integrated, and automated methodology that captures complete logic system definitions. The system may consist of multiple boards, cables and other system elements, such as backplane, cable assemblies, sensors and actuators. This solution enables consistency and completeness of the multi-board system description.

“Systems design involves collaboration across disciplines, and is critical to modern product development. Traditional design practices isolate systems capture from the rest of the process, lowering team productivity, stifling innovation, and increasing product cost,” stated John MacKrell, vice president, Systems Engineering Knowledge Council lead of CIMdata. “Mentor Graphics’ new systems design technology enables engineering teams to capture system designs, while collaborating effectively with all those involved in the design and implementation process to optimise the end product.”