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LTspice Diode Model Overview

This document provides an introduction to LTspice simulation software. It outlines the objectives of the lab, which are to understand semiconductor device models and use LTspice to analyze circuits. It describes SPICE simulation and the LTspice interface. It explains how to set up operating point, DC sweep, AC sweep, and time-domain analyses. Finally, it provides some quick hints for using LTspice, such as how to add components, specify simulations, and edit models.

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LTspice Diode Model Overview

This document provides an introduction to LTspice simulation software. It outlines the objectives of the lab, which are to understand semiconductor device models and use LTspice to analyze circuits. It describes SPICE simulation and the LTspice interface. It explains how to set up operating point, DC sweep, AC sweep, and time-domain analyses. Finally, it provides some quick hints for using LTspice, such as how to add components, specify simulations, and edit models.

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EC538 Selected Topics in Electronics

Lab 1
LTspice Intro

Eng. Nihal Tawfik

1
Lab Objective
Proper understanding Devices Basics

Semiconductors Devices Models

PN Junction
(Diode) MOSFETS

VLSI Fabrication and Layout

Digital/Analog Course Project


Tools :
 LT Spice IV http://ltspice.linear.com/software/LTspiceIV.exe

 Electrical ftp://ftp.gnu.org/pub/gnu/electric/electric-9.03.jar
2
Spice
› SPICE: Simulation Program with Integrated
Circuit Emphasis
› Developed at UC Berkeley in the early 70’s.
› Commercial versions:
– Hspice: Hailey-Spice owned by Synopsis run
under Unix
– Spectre: Cadence Unix Tool
– Eldo: Mentor Tool
– Pspice: Personal Spice owned by Cadence
– LTSpice (FreeWare), Mica Spice, …

3
Spice Netlist
› Circuit are described in a text file called
“Netlist”.

› Netlists are difficult to create for large


circuits.
4
Spice GUI
› Therefore, Graphical Circuit Interface has
been developed.

› Netlists are then automatically generated.

5
Analysis Types
1- Operating Point
› Using LTSpice:
Find the corresponding voltages and current
in the below circuit :

6
Analysis Types (ctd.)
2- DC Sweep
› Using LTSpice:
Find the IV characteristics of the MUR460
diode.

7
Analysis Types (ctd.)
3- AC Sweep
› Using LTSpice:
Find the operating bandwidth for the below
circuit:

8
Analysis Types (ctd.)
4- DC Sweep
› Using LTSpice:
Plot the output and input voltage for the
below circuit:

9
Quick Hints on LTspice
› To start a new schematic:
› To add a component:
› To rotate an element : CTRL+R
› To place ground:
› To specify the simulation type: Edit ->Spice Analysis
› To display the cursors, right click on the expression name
at the top of the plot pane.
› In AC sweep Analysis, the Bandwidth is displayed by right
clicking while holding down the CTRL key.
› To edit a model:
Go to :…\Program Files\LTC\LTSpiceIV\lib\cmp
Choose : standard.mos : for MOSFET models
standard.dio : for diode models
standard.bjt : for BJT models 10

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