Analog Design and Simulation Using OrCAD Capture and PSpice

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.

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.

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