DocumentCode
900053
Title
Simulating oscillators using SPICE
Author
Ferris, Clifford D. ; Hamann, Jerry C.
Author_Institution
Wyoming Univ., Laramie, WY, USA
Volume
12
Issue
3
fYear
1996
fDate
5/1/1996 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
28
Lastpage
34
Abstract
SPICE generation of the output signals from electronic oscillator circuits is obtained by transient analysis. Simulation success is software specific and depends upon how the transient analysis function is configured. Different tricks, which are oscillator configuration specific, may be applied to achieve simulation output. In the final analysis, one must remember that simulation is not a complete and full replacement for circuit construction and testing. Accurate analysis is given for resonant or relaxation circuits
Keywords
SPICE; circuit analysis computing; circuit resonance; digital simulation; nonlinear network analysis; relaxation oscillators; transient analysis; SPICE; electronic oscillator circuits; output signals; relaxation circuits; resonant circuits; simulation output; transient analysis function; Analytical models; Capacitors; Circuit noise; Oscillators; Packaging; Resonance; SPICE; Software packages; Software performance; Transient analysis;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Circuits and Devices Magazine, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
8755-3996
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/101.494579
Filename
494579
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