English

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The graduate is able to:
- explain what is the SPICE standard
- specify basic analyses in SPICE-family programs
- utilize SPICE models from Internet for SPICE analysis of circuits
- solve common convergence problems in SPICE-family programs
- define simulation task in the form of text input file
- explain the basic idea of behavioral modeling
- master graphical PROBE postprocessor

The student enrolling in this course would be able to:
- explain what is the linear and nonlinear electric circuit
- explain the terms initial conditions, transient phenomenon, steady state
- explain the way of measuring DC characteristics of nonlinear elements
- explain the way of measuring frequency responses of circuits
- describe the basic properties of BJT's and MOSFET's
- describe basic linear and nonlinear characteristics of operational amplifiers
- draw schematics of basic amplifiers employing operational amplifiers and to explain their operation

Concurently with studying this course, the student should also gain the following abilities:
- to acquire data of passive and active electronic components from their datasheets for their SPICE modeling and analysis
- to explain principles of the operation of iterative methods of solving nonlinear algebraic equations for DC analysis via SPICE simulation programs
- to explain principles of the operation of iterative methods of solving nonlinear differential equations for transient analysis via SPICE simulation programs

Techning methods include lectures and computer laboratories. Students have to write one individual project during the course.

Up to 30 points per individual project.
Up to 10 points per practical test.
Up to 10 points for computer exercises.
Up to 50 points per exam (up to 40 per written and up to 10 points per oral examination)

1) Modeling, analysis, simulation. Types of models and analyses. Usual aims of the analysis of electronic circuits.
2) Software tools for simulation. Features of well-known simulators.
3) Structure of programs based on symbolic algorithms. Methods of generating the input data. The files which support simulation. Methods of computing the circuit functions. Methods of receiving numerical results.
4) Structure of numerical simulators with the focus on OrCadPSpice. The modeling philosophy. Structure of circuit files and their compilation.
5) Rules of netlist compilation. Models of basic circuit elements. .MODEL statement. Subcircuits.
6) Basic types of analyses - classification and features.
7) Advanced analyses / classification and features. Thermal analysis (survey).
8) Working with PROBE.
9) Transient analysis. Initial conditions and DC operating point. Finding the steady states. Fourier analysis.
10) DC analysis.
11) AC analysis. Noise analysis.
12) Advanced analyses in details.
13) Convergence problems. Working with global settings. Working with .NODESET command.

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Follow-up basic knowledge in the field of analog circuits, semiconductor elements and microelectronics structures.
Mastering computer analysis and modeling of elements and circuits.

Individual projects

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BIOLEK, D. Modelování a simulace v mikroelektronice. Elektronické učební texty, UMEL FEKT VUT v Brně, 2005. (CS)
http://user.unob.cz/biolek (CS)

BIOLEK, D. Řešíme elektronické obvody aneb kniha o jejich analýze. BEN, technická literatura, 2004. ISBN 80-7300-125-X. (CS)