The document discusses using a platform approach with an ASIC and MEMS sensor to reduce development time for inertial sensors. It outlines challenges integrating MEMS and ASICs, including modeling sensor behavior and compensating for process variations. The platform allows characterizing sensors, optimizing designs, demonstrating solutions to customers, and studying system tradeoffs. Examples show using the platform to evaluate gyroscope prototypes and address issues like non-linear oscillations and temperature-dependent errors.