MacSpice Tutorials

Worksheets and Contents

• 1. Getting Started with MacSpice
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Install and Launch MacSpice
  • 1.3 MacSpice Source Files
  • 1.4 Circuit Elements
  • 1.5 How Results are Stored
  • 1.6 Interactive Commands
• 2. OP Analysis of Quiescent State
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Linear Network of Resistors and Sources
  • 2.3 RTL Bistable
    • 2.3.1 The '.NODESET' Statement
    • 2.3.2 The 'OFF' Parameter for Semiconductors
    • 2.3.3 Other Approaches
  • 2.4 Accuracy and Tolerances
• 3. AC Analysis of Frequency Response
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Low-Pass Filter
  • 3.3 Cursor Measurements
  • 3.4 Evaluating and Plotting Formulae
• 4. DC Analysis and Parametric Sweeps
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Transistor Transfer Curve Generator
    • 4.2.1 Single-Source Sweep
    • 4.2.2 Two-Source Sweep
• 5. TRAN Analysis of Time-Domain Behaviour
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Full-Wave Rectifier
  • 5.3 Time-Step Control
• 6. Subcircuits and Models
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 The '.INCLUDE' Directive
  • 6.3 Device Models
  • 6.4 Subcircuits

Library of Models Used in Tutorials

• MacSpice.lib