The MPLAB Mindi Analog Simulator is a versatile tool that allows users to easily prototype and simulate analog circuits and designs. Pairing this tool with the operational amplifier Mindi model libraries provided with select PIC and AVR microcontrollers takes prototyping and modeling analog circuits to the next level. By using the model libraries provided with these device families, analog circuits utilizing the operational amplifier peripheral can be simulated and the models generated can be analyzed in greater depth to ensure the design is valid before implementing in hardware.
This technical brief provided a general overview of the MPLAB Mindi Analog Simulator and used a set of examples to demonstrate how the PIC18-Q41 model library can be used to prototype designs. For more information, visit www.microchip.com or view the device data sheet.