PSPICE for Windows
SPICE - Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis
Developed by EE and Computer Science departments at UC Berkeley
Computer-Aided circuit analysis and design tool capable of performing several different types of analysis, including dc, ac, and transient analysis
PSPICE is PC-SPICE, or SPICE for the personal computer, is a comprehensive software system sold by Microsim (now a part of OrCAD) which includes several different components
A free evaluation copy can be ordered on CD-ROM or downloaded from the following site:
http://www.pspice.com/
PSPICE – Windows Version
PSPICE for Windows
Starting PSPICE
PSPICE for Windows
Starting PSPICE
Schematics is a schematic capture tool which allows a user to describe a circuit graphically. In addition, the various analysis options and other tools can be launched from Schematics.
PSPICE for Windows
Several example circuits will be used to demonstrate how to use Schematics and PSICE to analyze circuits.
+-
6k
8k 2k
6k4k
+Vo
-
12V
Example 1
PSPICE for Windows
New (blank) Schematic diagram
Navigation bars
Menu Bar
Message Area
Tool Bar Parts List
Schematics Window
PSPICE for Windows
PSPICE for Windows
Saving Files
PSPICE for Windows
R
(Draw - Get New Part)
Get Part
PSPICE for Windows
VCVS
CCVS
VCCS
CCCS
Placing Parts
PSPICE for Windows
Double-click the part value to edit
Use CNTRL-R to rotate partsEditing Parts
PSPICE for Windows
Use the wire tool to connect components
Connecting Parts
PSPICE for Windows
PSPICE for Windows
DC (Bias point) analysis solves for node voltages and branch currents
DC Sweep will iterate through a range of DC values
Analyzing A Circuit
PSPICE for Windows
Simulate
PSPICE for Windows
Turns on/off current display
The direction of the current will be displayed for the selected element
PSPICE for Windows
1
3
24
PSPICE for Windows
Voltage Marker
Current Marker
Voltage and current markers can be used to indicate specific voltages and currents to display, especially when using Probe to run a DC sweep.
PSPICE for Windows
PSPICE for Windows
PSPICE for Windows