SPICE: A Guide to Circuit Simulation and Analysis Using PSpice (3rd Edition) [Paperback]

Paul Tuinenga (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0131587757 | ISBN-13: 978-0131587755 | Publication Date: January 27, 1995 | Edition: 3 Sub

This guide to the PSpice circuit simulator provides a "tutorial approach" to using PSpice through graduated examples. This edition includes enhanced pedagogical features, and coverage of the newest capabilities of this program. It explains: the use of "Monte Carlo methods" in PSpice for statistically computing estimates of how circuits will behave with variations in component values and derivation and use of two-port parameters, including s-parameters. It also includes an expanded section on group and time delay, and on noise analysis, as well as fuller descriptions and examples for using parameters, functions and values defined by formulas to generalize circuit blocks and specify component values.

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Revision of best-selling guide to the PSpice circuit simulator by an authoritative author. Provides a "tutorial approach" to using PSpice through graduated examples. New edition includes enhanced pedagogical features, and comprehensive coverage of the newest capabilities of this program.

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Revision of best-selling guide to the PSpice circuit simulator by an authoritative author. Provides a "tutorial approach" to using PSpice through graduated examples. Comprehensive coverage of the newest capabilities of this program. Explains the use of "Monte Carlo methods" in PSpice for statistically computing estimates of how circuits will behave with variations in component values. Explains the use of sensitivity calculations and "worst case analysis" in PSpice for discovering the maximum range of circuit performance and the causes of extreme operations. Two-Port Network Analysis, explains derivation and use of two-port parameters, including s-parameters.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 3 Sub edition (January 27, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131587757
• ISBN-13: 978-0131587755
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,172,312 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Provides basic information on Spice simulation, May 24, 2000

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This review is from: SPICE: A Guide to Circuit Simulation and Analysis Using PSpice (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

I use this book mostly for referencing command syntax. Most people don't hand enter Spice netlists anymore, but this book is still very useful if you want to no why and how things work behind the scenes. I would have liked more information about advanced device modeling.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have Reference For SPICE Users, July 6, 2008

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This review is from: SPICE: A Guide to Circuit Simulation and Analysis Using PSpice (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

I have been using SPICE in its various forms since I was an undergraduate. I have found that this 3rd version, as well as all the other versions (all of which I own), are essential reference works for use of the simulation engine and have found a prominent place in both my home and work libraries. No matter what version of SPICE you use (I use TopSPICE), this work usually provides immediate answers to both common and advanced simulation questions. The author has also written the book in an easy readable style.

Through my career at various organizations such as Hughes, Bellcore, ArryaComm, Booz Allen Hamilton, Tel-Instruments, and US Technologies, not only have I referred to this small text over and over again for simulation purposes, but I have also recommended it to other colleagues and have purchased it for members of my staff.