Maxwell Technologies Selects Ansoft's SIMPLORER as Preferred Platform for Ultracapacitor Component Model Library
March 07 2006 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
Companies collaborate to create a model library of ultracapacitor
components for next-generation energy-storage systems for
automotive, industrial and aerospace applications Maxwell
Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:MXWL) and Ansoft Corporation
(NASDAQ:ANST) today announced that they will develop a model
library of Maxwell Technologies' BOOSTCAP(R) ultracapacitor cells
and multi-cell modules using the VHDL-AMS modeling language for use
in Ansoft's SIMPLORER(R). Maxwell Technologies selected SIMPLORER
based on the strength of its VHDL-AMS simulation capabilities and
on Ansoft's leading position and focus on providing
high-performance, system-simulation solutions to the automotive,
aerospace and industrial power markets. "The library will contain a
wide range of ultracapacitor cell and module products to ensure
that our current and future customers will have the necessary
elements to develop the next generation of energy-storage systems
for automotive, industrial and other applications," said Dr. John
M. Miller, Maxwell's vice president, advanced transportation
applications. "We chose the SIMPLORER platform because it provides
robust modeling capability, is widely used in our target markets
and adheres to the VHDL-AMS modeling standard." Ultracapacitors are
ultra-high-capacity energy-storage devices that deliver bursts of
high power and recharge rapidly from any energy source over
hundreds of thousands of cycles. BOOSTCAP ultracapacitor products
are the world's leading high-performance production
ultracapacitors. Compared to batteries, BOOSTCAP cells deliver up
to 10 times the power, last up to 10 times as long, operate more
reliably in high- and low-temperature conditions, require far less
maintenance and reduce environmental issues associated with battery
disposal. Ultracapacitors produce cleaner and more fuel-efficient
hybrid-electric/internal-combustion buses, trucks and automobiles.
Ultracapacitor technology is ideal for powering initial
acceleration, operating electrical subsystems and regenerative
braking. "Hybrid-electric vehicles and alternative-energy research
and development are of great interest to our SIMPLORER customers,"
said Dr. Marius Rosu, Ansoft's group leader, SIMPLORER modeling.
"For researchers to have access to accurate VHDL-AMS models of
ultracapacitors directly from Maxwell Technologies will make them
more productive and speed the pace of their research." VHDL-AMS is
the IEEE-endorsed standard modeling language (standard 1076.1)
created to provide a general-purpose, open language for
analog-mixed-signal designs. Models that adhere to this standard
are useable in all simulation tools that adhere to the VHDL-AMS
standard. About Maxwell Technologies Maxwell is a leading developer
and manufacturer of innovative, cost-effective energy-storage and
power-delivery solutions. The company's BOOSTCAP(R) ultracapacitor
cells and multi-cell modules and POWERCACHE(R) backup power systems
provide safe and reliable power solutions for applications in
consumer and industrial electronics, transportation and
telecommunications. Maxwell's CONDIS(R) high-voltage grading and
coupling capacitors help to ensure the safety and reliability of
electric utility infrastructure and other applications involving
transport, distribution and measurement of high-voltage electrical
energy. Maxwell's radiation-mitigated microelectronic products
include power modules, memory modules and single-board computers
that incorporate powerful commercial silicon for superior
performance and high reliability in aerospace applications. To
learn more, visit www.maxwell.com. About Ansoft Ansoft is a leading
developer of high-performance electronic design automation (EDA)
software. Engineers use Ansoft software to design state-of-the-art
products, such as electromechanical components and systems,
hybrid-electric vehicles, drive-by-wire systems, power electronics,
wireless products, integrated circuits (ICs) and printed circuit
boards (PCBs). Ansoft markets its software worldwide through its
own direct sales force and has comprehensive customer-support and
training offices throughout North America, Asia and Europe. To
learn more, please visit www.ansoft.com.
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