Spectre Simulator Fundamentals S2: Large-Signal Analyses

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Examine the DC Operating Point (OP) algorithm
• Run DC and transient simulations on analog circuits and netlists
• Examine the use of nodesets and initial conditions
• Determine the bias conditions using Spectre DC analysis
• Examine the circuit behavior by performing Spectre transient analysis
• Use the diagnose output option to identify convergence problems

Software Used in This Course

• Spectre Classic Simulator
• Spectre Multimode Simulation
• Cadence^® Design Framework II
• Virtuoso Visualization and Analysis XL
• Virtuoso Schematic Editor L, XL
• Virtuoso ADE Explorer

Software Release(s)

SPECTRE18.1(ISR12) and IC6.1.8(ISR8)

Modules in this Course

• DC Analysis
• Transient Analysis
• Appendix: Spectre Command-Line Options

Audience

• Analog Designers
• Chip Designers
• RF Designers
• IC Designers
• Design Engineers
• Analog and Mixed-Signal IC Designers

Prerequisites

You must have:

• A basic knowledge of analog circuit design
• The ability to read and understand analog circuit netlists

Or you must have completed the following course:

• Spectre Simulator Fundamentals S1: Spectre Basics

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