SPICE for Power Electronics and Electric Power Second Edition

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction..................................................................................

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1.1 Introduction..................................................................................................1

1.2 Descriptions of SPICE ................................................................................2

1.3 Types of Spice .............................................................................................2

1.4 Types of Analysis ........................................................................................3

1.5 Limitations of PSpice..................................................................................5

1.6 Descriptions of Simulation Software Tools ................................................5

1.7 PSpice Platform ...........................................................................................6

1.7.1 PSpice A/D ......................................................................................6

1.7.2 PSpice Schematics...........................................................................7

1.7.3 OrCAD Capture...............................................................................7

1.8 PSpice Schematics vs. OrCAD Capture .....................................................9

1.9 SPICE Resources.......................................................................................10

1.9.1 Web Sites with Free SPICE Models.............................................10

1.9.2 Web Sites with SPICE Models .....................................................11

1.9.3 SPICE and Circuit Simulation Information Sites.........................11

1.9.4 Engineering Magazines with SPICE Articles ...............................12

Suggested Reading..............................................................................................12

Chapter 2 Circuit Descriptions.......................................................................15

2.1 Introduction................................................................................................15

2.2 Input Files..................................................................................................15

2.3 Nodes .........................................................................................................17

2.4 Element Values ..........................................................................................17

2.5 Circuit Elements ........................................................................................19

2.6 Element Models.........................................................................................20

2.7 Sources.......................................................................................................21

2.8 Output Variables ........................................................................................22

2.9 Types of Analysis ......................................................................................24

2.10 PSpice Output Commands ........................................................................26

2.11 Format of Circuit Files..............................................................................28

2.12 Format of Output Files..............................................................................29

2.13 Examples of PSpice Simulations ..............................................................30

2.13 PSpice Schematics.....................................................................................41

2.13.1 PSpice Schematics Layout ............................................................41

2.13.2 PSpice A/D ....................................................................................43

2.13.3 Probe ..............................................................................................43

2.14 Importing Microsim Schematics in OrCAD Capture...............................45

Suggested Reading..............................................................................................50

Problems..............................................................................................................50

Chapter 3 Defining Output Variables .............................................................53

3.1 Introduction................................................................................................53

3.2 DC Sweep and Transient Analysis............................................................53

3.2.1 Voltage Output...............................................................................53

3.2.2 Current Output...............................................................................55

3.2.3 Power Output.................................................................................56

3.3 AC Analysis...............................................................................................59

3.3.1 Voltage Output...............................................................................59

3.3.2 Current Output...............................................................................59

3.4 Output Markers..........................................................................................61

3.5 Noise Analysis ...........................................................................................61

3.6 Summary....................................................................................................62

Chapter 4 Voltage and Current Sources.........................................................65

4.1 Introduction................................................................................................65

4.2 Sources Modeling......................................................................................65

4.2.1 Pulse Source ..................................................................................65

4.2.1.1 Typical Statements .........................................................67

4.2.2 Piecewise Linear Source ...............................................................67

4.2.2.1 Typical Statement...........................................................68

4.2.3 Sinusoidal Source ..........................................................................68

4.2.3.1 Typical Statements .........................................................69

4.2.4 Exponential Source........................................................................70

4.2.4.1 Typical Statements .........................................................71

4.2.5 Single-Frequency Frequency Modulation Source.........................71

4.2.5.1 Typical Statements .........................................................72

4.3 Independent Sources..................................................................................73

4.3.1 Independent Voltage Source ..........................................................73

4.3.1.1 Typical Statements .........................................................74

4.3.2 Independent Current Source..........................................................74

4.3.2.1 Typical Statements .........................................................75

4.3.3 Schematic Independent Sources....................................................75

4.4 Dependent Sources ....................................................................................75

4.4.1 Polynomial Source.........................................................................75

4.4.1.1 Typical Model Statements..............................................78

4.4.2 Voltage-Controlled Voltage Source ...............................................78

4.4.2.1 Typical Statements .........................................................79

4.4.3 Current-Controlled Current Source...............................................79

4.4.3.1 Typical Statements .........................................................80