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Analog Design and Simulation Using OrCAD Capture and PSpice

  • 2nd Edition - November 29, 2017
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Dennis Fitzpatrick
  • Language: English

New to this edition: Updated to using OrCAD Release 17.2 and its new features; Coverage of PSPICE extra features: PSpice Designer, PSpice Designer Plus, Modelling Applicatio… Read more

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Description

New to this edition:
Updated to using OrCAD Release 17.2 and its new features;
Coverage of PSPICE extra features: PSpice Designer, PSpice Designer Plus, Modelling Application, PSpice Part Search Symbol Viewer, PSpice Report, Associate PSpice model, New delay functions for Behavioural Simulation Models, New Models, Support for negative values in hysteresis voltage and threshold voltage;
A new chapter on PSpice Advanced Analysis

Analog Design and Simulation Using OrCAD Capture and PSpice, Second Edition provides step-by-step instructions on how to use the Cadence/OrCAD family of Electronic Design Automation software for analog design and simulation. The book explains how to enter schematics in Capture, set up project types, project libraries and prepare circuits for PSpice simulation. There are chapters on the different analysis types for DC Bias point, DC sweep, AC frequency sweep, Parametric analysis, Temperature analysis, Performance Analysis, Noise analysis, Sensitivity and Monte Carlo simulation. Subsequent chapters explain how the Stimulus Editor is used to define custom analog and digital signals, how the Model Editor is used to view and create new PSpice models and Capture parts and how the Magnetic Parts Editor is used to design transformers and inductors. Other chapters include Analog Behaviorial models, Test Benches as well as how to create hierarchical designs.

The book includes the latest features in the OrCAD 17.2 release and there are exercises with step by step instructions at the end of each chapter that enables the reader to progress based upon their experience and knowledge gained from previous chapters. The author worked for Cadence for over eight years and supported and delivered OrCAD PSpice training courses all over Europe. This book has been endorsed by Cadence.

In addition, there are new chapters on the PSpice Advanced Analysis suite of tools: Sensitivity Analysis, Optimizer, Monte Carlo, and Smoke Analysis.The chapters show how circuit performance can effectively be maximised and optimised for variations in component tolerances, temperature effects, manufacturing yields and component stress.

 

Key features

  • Provides both a comprehensive user guide and a detailed overview of simulation using OrCAD Capture and PSpice
  • Includes worked and ready to try sample designs and a wide range of to-do exercises
  • Covers Capture and PSpice together

Readership

Electrical and electronic engineers in industry, researchers and students using the Cadence/OrCAD professional simulation software to design and analyze electronic circuits

Table of contents

1. Getting Started

2. DC Bias Point Analysis

3. DC Analysis

4. AC Analysis

5. Parametric Sweep

6. Stimulus Editor

7. Transient Analysis

8. Convergence Problems and Error Messages

9. Transformers

10. Monte Carlo Analysis

11. Worst Case Analysis

12. Performance Analysis

13. Analog Behavioral Models

14. Noise Analysis

15. Temperature Analysis

16. Adding and Creating PSpice Models

17. Transmission Lines

18. Digital Simulation

19. Mixed Simulation

20. Creating Hierarchical Designs

21. Magnetic Parts Editor

22. Test Benches

23. Advanced Anaysis

24. Sensitivity Analysis

25. Optimizer

26. Monte Carlo

27. Smoke Analysis

Appendix. PSpice Measurement Definitions

Product details

  • Edition: 2
  • Latest edition
  • Published: November 29, 2017
  • Language: English

About the author

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Dennis Fitzpatrick

Dr Fitzpatrick is a Chartered engineer and lecturer at the University of East Anglia teaching electrical and electronic engineering with a research interest in Biomedical Engineering. His primary research interest is in the use of Functional Electrical Simulation (FES) for the restoration of bladder function and restoration of gait in stroke and spinal cord injured patients. His research focuses on the design and development of custom designed implantable electrodes. His recent book, Analogue Design and Simulation using OrCAD Capture and PSpice, published by Elsevier, has sold worldwide to highly acclaimed reviews in numerous prestigious electronic engineering journals including EDN and Electronic Times, the book being officially endorsed by Cadence Design Systems.

Dr Fitzpatrick has published other books in the field of Biomedical Engineering and is the Series editor for the Developments in Biomedical Engineering and Bioelectronics book series by Elsevier.

Affiliations and expertise
School of Engineering, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK

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