Virtuoso Spectre Pro S3: Transient Algorithm Training
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Length : 1/2 day
Course Description
For classroom delivery, this course is taught as half day session (4 hours).
This course is part of the Virtuoso Spectre Pro series. It is an advanced class offering and part of the Engineer Explorer series. You use the Spectre Circuit Simulator and its corresponding options to analyze results from transient analysis and you use the Analog Design Environment to set up and run simulations on circuit examples. You learn the transient algorithm is used to solve circuits in a Spectre simulation. Concepts of timestep, truncation errors and numerical methods used during the analysis are discussed. You also learn how certain simulator tolerance and convergence settings affect your transient simulations.
Learning Objectives
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Decode simulation convergence for transient analysis.
- Identify the capacitor and inductor models used.
- Interpret local truncation error (LTE).
- Use timestep limits by choosing timesteps during simulation.
- List the different numerical integration methods along with their advantages and disadvantages.
- Specify the relref setting used for transient convergence criteria.
- Use the Dynamic Parameter setting from the analysis setup form.
- Apply the diagnose option and interpret its results.
- Use data reduction techniques to reduce the size of the output file.
- Use the save-restart feature for your simulation runs.
- Run transient analysis on oscillators.
Software Used in This Course
- Spectre Circuit Simulator
- Virtuoso Analog Design Environment
Software Release(s)
- MMSIM14.1 and IC 6.1.6 ISR12
Course Agenda
Day 1
- About This Course
- Transient Analysis Algorithm
- Transient Analysis Simulation Options
- Transient Analysis on Oscillators
Audience
- RF Designers
- Design Engineers
- Custom Circuit Designers
- Circuit Designers
- Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Designers
- Analog IC Designers
- Analog Designers
Prerequisites
You need to have knowledge of the following software:
- Virtuoso Spectre Circuit Simulator
- Virtuoso Analog Design Environment
Or you must have completed the following courses:
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Virtuoso Spectre Circuit Simulator
This course is not an introductory offering. It is an advanced class and part of the Engineer Explorer advanced user offerings. It requires that you understand the basic operation of Virtuoso Spectre Circuit Simulator and the Virtuoso Analog Design Environment.
Related Courses
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Virtuoso Spectre Circuit Simulator
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