Course detail
Modelling and Computer Simulation
FEKT-BMPSAcad. year: 2014/2015
Modeling and analysis of electronic circuits and microelectronic structures.
Programs for analysis and simulation - SNAP and OrCadPSpice. Purpose and utilization of various types of analyses.
Modeling and simulation on the level of source texts in SPICE standard.
Evaluation of results from SPICE computational core on the level of the output text files and wit the use of PROBE postprocessor.
Individual projects.
Language of instruction
Czech
Number of ECTS credits
7
Mode of study
Not applicable.
Guarantor
Department
Learning outcomes of the course unit
The graduate is able to:
- explain what is the SPICE standard
- specify basic analyses in SPICE-family programs
- utilize SPICE models from Internet for SPICE analysis of circuits
- solve common convergence problems in SPICE-family programs
- define simulation task in the form of text input file
- explain the basic idea of behavioral modeling
- master graphical PROBE postprocessor
- explain what is the SPICE standard
- specify basic analyses in SPICE-family programs
- utilize SPICE models from Internet for SPICE analysis of circuits
- solve common convergence problems in SPICE-family programs
- define simulation task in the form of text input file
- explain the basic idea of behavioral modeling
- master graphical PROBE postprocessor
Prerequisites
The student enrolling in this course would be able to:
- explain what is the linear and nonlinear electric circuit
- explain the terms initial conditions, transient phenomenon, steady state
- explain the way of measuring DC characteristics of nonlinear elements
- explain the way of measuring frequency responses of circuits
- describe the basic properties of BJT's and MOSFET's
- describe basic linear and nonlinear characteristics of operational amplifiers
- draw schematics of basic amplifiers employing operational amplifiers and to explain their operation
- explain what is the linear and nonlinear electric circuit
- explain the terms initial conditions, transient phenomenon, steady state
- explain the way of measuring DC characteristics of nonlinear elements
- explain the way of measuring frequency responses of circuits
- describe the basic properties of BJT's and MOSFET's
- describe basic linear and nonlinear characteristics of operational amplifiers
- draw schematics of basic amplifiers employing operational amplifiers and to explain their operation
Co-requisites
Not applicable.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Techning methods include lectures and computer laboratories. Students have to write one individual project during the course.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Up to 30 points per individual project.
Up to 10 points per practical test.
Up to 10 points for computer exercises.
Up to 50 points per exam (up to 40 per written and up to 10 points per oral examination)
Up to 10 points per practical test.
Up to 10 points for computer exercises.
Up to 50 points per exam (up to 40 per written and up to 10 points per oral examination)
Course curriculum
1 Modeling, analysis, simulation. Types of models and analyses. Usual aims of the analysis of electronic circuits.
2 Symbolic, semi-symbolic, and numerical methods of circuit analyses. Advantages, drawbacks, limits.
3 Software tools for simulation. Representatives of individual classes.
4 History, evolution, and SPICE standards. SPICE-like and SPICE-compatible programs. Structure of numerical simulators with the focus on OrCadPSpice.
5 Introduction to modeling I (Structure of circuit files and their compilation. Rules of netlist compilation. Basic commands).
6 Introduction to modeling II (Models of basic circuit elements. .MODEL statement. Subcircuits. SPICE libraries).
7 Basic types of analyses - classification and features. Syntax. OP computation.
8 Sweept DC analysis.
9 Transient analysis. IC and OP. Finding periodical steady states.
10 DC analysis.
11 AC analysis.
12 Advanced analyses I (.TF, .SENS).
13 Advanced analyses II (.FOUR, .NOISE).
14 Analysis modes I (Thermal analysis, performance analysis).
15 Analysis modes II (Monte Carlo, Worst Case).
16 Working with PROBE (creating the user functions).
17 Convergence problems and their remedy. Working with global settings. Working with .NODESET command.
2 Symbolic, semi-symbolic, and numerical methods of circuit analyses. Advantages, drawbacks, limits.
3 Software tools for simulation. Representatives of individual classes.
4 History, evolution, and SPICE standards. SPICE-like and SPICE-compatible programs. Structure of numerical simulators with the focus on OrCadPSpice.
5 Introduction to modeling I (Structure of circuit files and their compilation. Rules of netlist compilation. Basic commands).
6 Introduction to modeling II (Models of basic circuit elements. .MODEL statement. Subcircuits. SPICE libraries).
7 Basic types of analyses - classification and features. Syntax. OP computation.
8 Sweept DC analysis.
9 Transient analysis. IC and OP. Finding periodical steady states.
10 DC analysis.
11 AC analysis.
12 Advanced analyses I (.TF, .SENS).
13 Advanced analyses II (.FOUR, .NOISE).
14 Analysis modes I (Thermal analysis, performance analysis).
15 Analysis modes II (Monte Carlo, Worst Case).
16 Working with PROBE (creating the user functions).
17 Convergence problems and their remedy. Working with global settings. Working with .NODESET command.
Work placements
Not applicable.
Aims
Follow-up basic knowledge in the field of analog circuits, semiconductor elements and microelectronics structures.
Mastering computer analysis and modeling of elements and circuits in SPICE standard.
Mastering computer analysis and modeling of elements and circuits in SPICE standard.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Individual projects.
Recommended optional programme components
Not applicable.
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable.
Basic literature
BIOLEK, D. Modelování a počítačová simulace. Sbírka příkladů. VUT Brno, 2015.
BIOLEK, D. Modelování a simulace v mikroelektronice. Elektronické učební texty, UMEL FEKT VUT v Brně, 2005. (CS)
http://user.unob.cz/biolek (CS)
KOLKA, Z. a kol. Modelování a simulace pomocí PSpice. Tribun, 2011, ISBN 9788073992934.
BIOLEK, D. Modelování a simulace v mikroelektronice. Elektronické učební texty, UMEL FEKT VUT v Brně, 2005. (CS)
http://user.unob.cz/biolek (CS)
KOLKA, Z. a kol. Modelování a simulace pomocí PSpice. Tribun, 2011, ISBN 9788073992934.
Recommended reading
BIOLEK, D. Řešíme elektronické obvody aneb kniha o jejich analýze. BEN, technická literatura, 2004. ISBN 80-7300-125-X. (CS)
Classification of course in study plans
Type of course unit
Lecture
26 hod., optionally
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
Modeling, analysis, simulation. Simulated circuits and processes. Mathematical models in circuit simulators. Simulation programs.
Structure of programs based on symbolic algorithms. Modeling and analysis of linearized circuits.
Structure of numerical simulators. SPICE. Element models.
Generation of circuit model. Working with schematic capture. Types of analyses, analysis modes and regimes.
Transient Analysis. Fourier analysis.
AC and DC analyses. Noise analysis.
Advanced analyses.Analyzing regimes.
Stepping, termal and performance analyses.
Monte Carlo and Worst Case.
Optimization.
Hierarchical modeling.
Convergence problems and how to solve them.
Structure of programs based on symbolic algorithms. Modeling and analysis of linearized circuits.
Structure of numerical simulators. SPICE. Element models.
Generation of circuit model. Working with schematic capture. Types of analyses, analysis modes and regimes.
Transient Analysis. Fourier analysis.
AC and DC analyses. Noise analysis.
Advanced analyses.Analyzing regimes.
Stepping, termal and performance analyses.
Monte Carlo and Worst Case.
Optimization.
Hierarchical modeling.
Convergence problems and how to solve them.
Exercise in computer lab
52 hod., compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
Opening exercise. Working with SNAP program.
Working with SNAP program.
Introduction to OrCAD PSpice. Working with text files. Statement of individual projects.
Introduction to OrCAD PSpice. Working with schematic capture.
Solving sample examples for various types ao analysis.
Transient analysis. Fourier analysis. Working on projects.
AC and DC analyses. Noise analysis. on projects.
.TF and .SENS analyses. Practical test.
Stepping, termal and performance analyses. Working on projects.
Monte Carlo and Worst Case analyses. Working on projects.
Optimization. Working on projects.
Hierarchical modeling. Working on projects.
Final works on projects.
Working with SNAP program.
Introduction to OrCAD PSpice. Working with text files. Statement of individual projects.
Introduction to OrCAD PSpice. Working with schematic capture.
Solving sample examples for various types ao analysis.
Transient analysis. Fourier analysis. Working on projects.
AC and DC analyses. Noise analysis. on projects.
.TF and .SENS analyses. Practical test.
Stepping, termal and performance analyses. Working on projects.
Monte Carlo and Worst Case analyses. Working on projects.
Optimization. Working on projects.
Hierarchical modeling. Working on projects.
Final works on projects.