Fundamentals of SPICE programming

Contents

1st Tutorial: Introduction to PSpice

• PSpice File Types
• Basic Rules
• References
• Node Designations
• Large & Small Numbers
• Independent Voltage Sources
• Independent Current Sources
• Resistors
• DC Sweeps & the .PRINT Command

2nd Tutorial: Simple Dependent Sources

• Voltage Controlled Dependent Voltage Source
• Voltage Controlled Dependent Current Source
• Current Controlled Dependent Current Source
• Current Controlled Dependent Voltage Source
• Using PSpice to find the Thévenin Equivalent Circuit

3rd Tutorial: Subcircuits

• Coding a Subcircuit
• Invoking a Subcircuit
• Scope of Names and Nodes
• Nesting of Subcircuits
• An Op-Amp Example

4th Tutorial: Transient Analysis

• Linear Inductors
• Linear Capacitors
• Transient Analysis
• Use of the .PROBE Command
• Example of Transient Analysis

5th Tutorial: Steady State AC Analysis

• AC Voltage & Current Sources
• Use of the .PRINT AC Command
• Examples of AC Circuit Analysis
• Summary of Phasor Analysis

6th Tutorial: Mutual Inductances

• Basic Linear Coupled Inductors
• Multiple Couplings with Different Values
• Multiple Couplings with Same Values
• Nonlinear Core Model
• Uncoupled Nonlinear Inductors

7th Tutorial: Frequency Response

• Frequency Range Types
• Using Probe for Frequency Response
• Examples
• Modifying Probe Display

8th Tutorial: Special Sources

• PULSE Sources
• SIN Sources
• PWL Sources
• LAPLACE Sources
• TABLE Sources

9th Tutorial: Parameter Sweeps

• Use of .STEP Command
• Resistor Sweep DC Analysis
• Resistor Sweep Transient Analysis
• Inductor Sweep Transient Analysis
• Resistor Sweep AC Analysis
• Inductor Sweep AC Analysis
• Resistor Sweep Frequency Response Analysis
• Capacitor Sweep Frequency Response Analysis

10th Tutorial: Voltage & Current Controlled Switches

• Voltage-Controlled Switch
• Current-Controlled Switch