[SI-LIST] Re: understanding voltage and current controlled sources in SPICE

  • From: "Lynne D. Green" <lgreen22@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <li_ece@xxxxxxxxx>, <si-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 11:35:57 -0800

Hello, Shaohua,

By definition, voltage and current sources (both independent and controlled
sources) are active components.  SPICE3 supports non-linear controlled
sources through the B element.
http://bwrc.eecs.berkeley.edu/Classes/IcBook/SPICE/UserGuide/elements_fr.htm
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The best place to start is the manual for your particular SPICE tool (for
example, the P element is not used in SPICE3).  Please give special
attention to how non-linear sources (especially controlled ones) are modeled
for AC vs DC analysis.

Best regards,
Lynne


"IBIS training when you need it, where you need it."

Dr. Lynne Green
Green Streak Programs
http://www.greenstreakprograms.com
425-788-0412
lgreen22@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx


-----Original Message-----
From: si-list-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:si-list-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Shaohua Li
Sent: Monday, November 26, 2007 12:26 AM
To: si-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [SI-LIST] understanding voltage and current controlled sources in
SPICE

My understanding for voltage and current controlled sources in SPICE are
they are passive  and linear. They will not change S parameter simulation
defined by P elements using different ac and dc options in P elements. 
   
  I am wondering if my understanding is correct. Your comments are sincerely
appreciated.
   
  Shaohua
   
  


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