Welcome to the SPICE Simulation Marathon by TechSimplifiedTV — a comprehensive 11-part series compiled into one complete video. This marathon covers everything you need to understand, simulate, and analyze circuits using NGSPICE and GNU-PLOT, from installation to advanced analysis techniques.
🎯 What You Will Learn
Installation and use of NGSPICE and GNU-PLOT
SPICE netlist structure and element syntax
Types of analyses: DC, AC, TRAN, NOISE, DISTORTION, SENSITIVITY
Parameter and model definitions in SPICE
Circuit debugging and optimization techniques
Practical application examples for VLSI and analog circuit design
Whether you’re a student, researcher, or electronics engineer, this full-length session will help you build strong fundamentals and practical skills in circuit simulation.
📘 Chapters
00:00:00 Beginning and Intro
00:00:48 Introduction to NGSPICE and GNU-PLOT + Installation guide
Overview and installation of NGSPICE and GNU-PLOT, followed by running your first SPICE circuit simulation.
10:11 Understanding SPICE Netlists
Structure and sections of SPICE netlists with examples of CMOS, RC, and RLC circuits. Includes hands-on simulation demonstrations.
00:45:08 Basics of SPICE Simulation
Types of SPICE simulators, element notations, and basic statements like .TITLE, .END, and comments for better documentation.
01:07:25 Libraries, Models, and Subcircuits
Detailed explanation of .LIB, .INC, .SUBCKT, and .MODEL statements with examples and visual infographics.
01:40:03 Troubleshooting and Options
Common SPICE issues, debugging strategies, and use of .OPTION, .IC, and .NODESET commands for error-free simulation.
02:10:42 Using .ALTER and .PARAM
Explanation of .PARAM as a global variable and .ALTER for modifying simulations dynamically with detailed examples.
02:30:08 Electrical Characterization in SPICE
Learn how to use .PRINT, .PROBE, and .MEAS statements effectively, with TRIG-TARG and PARAM examples for detailed analysis.
03:07:09 Independent Sources in SPICE
Comprehensive discussion on DC, AC, Pulse, Exponential, Sawtooth, PWL, and Sinusoidal sources with examples and applications.
03:23:36 Dependent Sources and Polynomial Models
Explore VCVS, VCCS, CCCS, and CCVS sources, along with polynomial source applications in 1D and 2D configurations.
03:38:45 Simulation Analyses (OP, DC, AC, TRAN)
Detailed breakdown of operating point, DC sweep, AC, and transient analysis — including syntax, examples, and practical insights.
04:00:05 Advanced Analyses (NOISE, DISTORTION, SENSITIVITY)
Understand NOISE, DISTORTION, and SENSITIVITY analysis in SPICE with syntax explanations and real-world examples.
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This Video also refers to:
complete SPICE simulation course with NGSPICE and GNU-PLOT
how to run SPICE simulations for analog and digital circuits
step-by-step tutorial for SPICE beginners and students
understanding SPICE netlists and element syntax
how to perform DC, AC, and transient analysis in SPICE
noise and distortion analysis using SPICE commands
troubleshooting common SPICE simulation errors
how to use .PARAM, .ALTER, and .MODEL in SPICE
difference between dependent and independent sources in SPICE
VLSI circuit simulation using NGSPICE
complete NGSPICE tutorial with examples
how to simulate CMOS, RC, and RLC circuits using SPICE
learn SPICE for semiconductor and analog design
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