HSPICE Introduction

Chieh-Hung Chen Po-Chiun Huang

July, 07, 2003

Outline
Introduction SPICE Introduction
General Descriptions Elements and Device Models Input Sources and Stimulus Analysis Types Simulation Output and Controls Optimization Control Options & Convergence Graphic Tools

Summary Reference
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Outline
Introduction SPICE Introduction
General Descriptions Elements and Device Models Input Sources and Stimulus Analysis Types Simulation Output and Controls Optimization Control Options & Convergence Graphic Tools

Summary Reference
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Circuit Simulations in IC Designs

Spec. Definition Simulation Functional Simulation

Layout Transistor Level Simulation

Behavioral Simulation

Logic/Gate Simulation

Simulation

Fabrication Analog/Digital Co-Simulation Testing

Transistor Level Simulation

Logic/Gate Simulation

Analog/Digital Co-Simulation

Product
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Outline
Introduction SPICE Introduction
General Descriptions Elements and Device Models Input Sources and Stimulus Analysis Types Simulation Output and Controls Optimization Control Options & Convergence Graphic Tools

Summary Reference
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General Descriptions of SPICE

SPICE : Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis
Developed by University of California Berkeley (UCB) Widely Adopted, Become Standard

Circuit Analysis Tool in Steady-State, Transient, and Frequency Domain Numerical Approach to Circuit Simulation
Circuit Node/Connections Define a Matrix

Must Rely on Sub-Models for Behavior of Various Circuit Elements

Simple (e.g. Resistor) Complex (e.g. MOSFET)

Different SPICE Tools (HSPICE, Spectre, PSPICE, ISPICE)

In Different Platform and Different Applications Originated from Berkeleys SPICE Program Support Common Original SPICE Syntax Algorithm are Similar The Control of Time Step, Equation Solver, and Convergence Control might be Different
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Numerical Analysis of Circuit Simulations

Solution of a Linear Network

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Numerical Analysis of Circuit Simulations

Iteration and Approximation

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General Descriptions of SPICE

You can Run SPICE Simulation with Knowledge of
Basic Electrical Circuit Theory (KVL, KCL, Ohms Law) Basic Semiconductor Electronic Circuit Theory (MOSFET, BJT)

You need the Following Knowledge to Get what you want

Basic Characteristics of Simulation Elements Familiar with the Function of Circuit You want to Simulate Understand the Relationship between Analysis Type and Circuit Specifications. Understand the Input Signal Characteristics Understand the Dependency of each Specifications and their Priority
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General Descriptions of SPICE

Input Stimulus

Analysis Type

Simulation Control

Simulation O/P Data Files TEST.DC0

Output Waveform With GUI Tools

Circuit Netlist Descriptions

TEST.AC0

TEST.TR0 TEST.SP

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Basic Flow of SPICE Simulation

Setup Basic Circuit Structure and Parameter 1. Setup Working Condition
P/S, Temperature, Output Load,

2. Select Analysis Type and Input Stimulus

.OP / .DC / .TRAN / .AC SIN / PWL / PULSE

3. Setup Simulation Circuit Configurations 4. Select Output and Measurement Parameter

.PROBE / .MEAS / .PRINT

Execute Simulation Program Change Circuit Parameters N

Meet Spec. ? Y

Other Spec. ? N END

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General Descriptions of SPICE

SPICE Netlist

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General Descriptions of SPICE

SPICE Netlist

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General Descriptions of SPICE

Simple Example

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General Descriptions of SPICE

Node Naming
Number, Words, or Characteristics (e.g. C1, 99, NOD1) 0 (Zero) is Ground All Nodes are LOCAL Node Node Names can be GLOBAL by a .GLOBAL Statement

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General Descriptions of SPICE

Elements and Node Naming

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General Descriptions of SPICE

Units and Scale Factors

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Outline
Introduction SPICE Introduction
General Descriptions Elements and Device Models Input Sources and Stimulus Analysis Types Simulation Output and Controls Optimization Control Options & Convergence Graphic Tools

Input Stimulus

Analysis Type

Simulation Control

Simulation O/P Data Files

Output Waveform With GUI Tools

Circuit Netlist Descriptions

TEST.DC0

TEST.AC0

TEST.TR0 TEST.SP

Summary Reference
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Elements & Device Models

Passive Devices
Resistor R Capacitor C Inductor L Mutual Inductor K

Active Devices
Diode D BJT Q JFET and MESFET J MOSFET M

Other Devices
Subcircuit X Behavoral E, G, H, F, B Transmission Lines T, U, O
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Elements & Device Models Passive Elements

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Elements & Device Models BJT

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Elements & Device Models MOSFET

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Elements & Device Models MOSFET

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Elements & Device Models MOSFET

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Elements & Device Models MOSFET

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Elements & Device Models MOSFET

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Elements & Device Models MOSFET

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Elements & Device Models MOSFET

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Elements & Device Models MOSFET

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Elements & Device Models MOSFET

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Elements & Device Models MOSFET

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Elements & Device Models MOSFET

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Elements & Device Models MOSFET

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Elements & Device Models MOSFET

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Elements & Device Models MOSFET

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Elements & Device Models MOSFET

High Order Effects

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Elements & Device Models MOSFET Models

First Generation
Physical Analysis Models Geometry Coded into Model Equations LEVEL1, 2, & 3

Second Generation
Shift in Emphasis to Circuit Simulation Extensive Mathematical Conditioning Individual Device Parameters & Separate Geometry Parameters Shift Action to Parameter Extraction (Quality of Final Model is Heavily Dependent on Parameter Extraction) BSIM1, BSIM2

Third Generations
Scalable MOSFET Model First Derivative is Continuous Attempt to Re-introduce a Physical Basis while Maintaining Mathematical Fitness BSIM3, MOS-8
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Outline
Introduction SPICE Introduction

Input Stimulus

Analysis Type

Simulation Control

Simulation O/P Data Files

Output Waveform With GUI Tools

Circuit Netlist Descriptions

TEST.DC0

TEST.AC0

TEST.TR0 TEST.SP

General Descriptions Elements and Device Models Input Sources and Stimulus Analysis Types Simulation Output and Controls Optimization Control Options & Convergence Graphic Tools

Summary Reference
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Input Source Type

Independent Source Elements
Pulse Input Function (PULSE) Sinusoidal Input Function (SIN) Exponential Input Function (EXP) Piecewise Linear Input Function (PWL) Others

Dependent Source Elements

Voltage-Control Voltage-Control Current-Control Current-Control Voltage Source (VCVS) Current Source (VCCS) Voltage Source (CCVS) Current Source (CCCS)

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Independent Source Elements AC/DC

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Independent Source Elements Transient

Independent Source Element : PULSE

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Independent Source Elements Transient

Independent Source Element : SIN

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Independent Source Elements Transient

Independent Source Element : PWL

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Dependent Source Elements

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Outline
Introduction SPICE Introduction
General Descriptions Elements and Device Models Input Sources and Stimulus Analysis Types Simulation Output and Controls Optimization Control Options & Convergence Graphic Tools

Input Stimulus

Analysis Type

Simulation Control

Simulation O/P Data Files

Output Waveform With GUI Tools

Circuit Netlist Descriptions

TEST.DC0

TEST.AC0

TEST.TR0 TEST.SP

Summary Reference
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Analysis Types
DC Operating Point Analysis
.OP .IC .NODESET

DC Sweep and Small Signal Analysis

.DC .TF

AC Sweep and Small Signal Analysis

.AC .NOISE .DOSTO

Transient Analysis
.TRAN .FOUR
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Analysis Types DC Operation Point

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Analysis Types DC Sweep & Small Signal

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Analysis Types AC Sweep & Small Signal

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Analysis Types AC Sweep & Small Signal

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Analysis Types Transient Analysis

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Analysis Types Transient Analysis

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Outline
Introduction SPICE Introduction
General Descriptions Elements and Device Models Input Sources and Stimulus Analysis Types Simulation Output and Controls Optimization Control Options & Convergence Graphic Tools

Input Stimulus

Analysis Type

Simulation Control

Simulation O/P Data Files

TEST.DC0

Output Waveform With GUI Tools

Circuit Netlist Descriptions

TEST.AC0

TEST.TR0 TEST.SP

Summary Reference
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Simulation Output & Control

Output Commands
.PRINT Statement : Print Numeric Analysis Results .PLOT Statement : Generates Low Resolution Plot in .lis file .PROBE Statement : Allows Save Output Variables only into the Graphic Data Files .MEAS Statement : Print Numeric Results of Measured Specifications

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Simulation Output & Control

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Simulation Output & Control

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Simulation Output & Control .PRINT & .PLOT

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Simulation Output & Control .PROBE

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Simulation Output & Control .MEAS

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Simulation Output & Control .MEAS

RISE, FALL, and DELAY

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Simulation Output & Control .MEAS

AVG , RMS, MIN, MAX, PP

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Simulation Output & Control .MEAS

FIND, WHEN

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Simulation Output & Control .MEAS

Examples

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Simulation Output & Control .MEAS

Examples

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Simulation Output & Control .MEAS

Examples

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Simulation Output & Control

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Outline
Introduction SPICE Introduction
General Descriptions Elements and Device Models Input Sources and Stimulus Analysis Types Simulation Output and Controls Optimization Control Options & Convergence Graphic Tools

Input Stimulus

Analysis Type

Simulation Control

Simulation O/P Data Files

Output Waveform With GUI Tools

Circuit Netlist Descriptions

TEST.DC0

TEST.AC0

TEST.TR0 TEST.SP

Summary Reference
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Optimization

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Optimization

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Optimization Syntax

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Optimization Example

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Outline
Introduction SPICE Introduction
General Descriptions Elements and Device Models Input Sources and Stimulus Analysis Types Simulation Output and Controls Optimization Control Options & Convergence Graphic Tools

Input Stimulus

Analysis Type

Simulation Control

Simulation O/P Data Files

Output Waveform With GUI Tools

Circuit Netlist Descriptions

TEST.DC0

TEST.AC0

TEST.TR0 TEST.SP

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Control Options

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Convergence

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Convergence

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Convergence DC Operating Point

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Convergence DC Operating Point

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Convergence DC Operating Point

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General Solution for Non-Convergence Problem

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General Solution for Non-Convergence Problem

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Numerical Algorithm in Transient Analysis

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Numerical Algorithm in Transient Analysis

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Outline
Introduction SPICE Introduction
General Descriptions Elements and Device Models Input Sources and Stimulus Analysis Types Simulation Output and Controls Optimization Control Options & Convergence Graphic Tools

Input Stimulus

Analysis Type

Simulation Control

Simulation O/P Data Files

O/P Waveform With GUI Tools

Circuit Netlist Descriptions

TEST.DC0

TEST.AC0

TEST.TR0 TEST.SP

Summary Reference
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Graphic Tools Awaves, StarWave

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Outline
Introduction SPICE Introduction
General Descriptions Elements and Device Models Input Sources and Stimulus Analysis Types Simulation Output and Controls Optimization Control Options & Convergence Graphic Tools

Summary Reference
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Summary
SPICE is a Circuit Simulator Performing Transistor Level Simulation. SPICE can Perform Accurate Simulation with Accurate Modeling of Each Component. Some Simulation Tricks
Try to Get more Knowledge about your Circuit to Reduce your Simulation Case and Simulation Time. DO NOT try to Run Large Circuit with SPICE Simulator. Run Different Type of Simulation to Confirm Your Simulation Results (DC/AC/TRAN) is Correct. Try to Use Behavioral Models or Macro Models in your First Simulation to Reduce Simulation Time. Avoid Try and Error Simulations. DO NOT Trust the Error Simulation Results There must be Something Wrong in Your Simulation Files.
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Outline
Introduction SPICE Introduction
General Descriptions Elements and Device Models Input Sources and Stimulus Analysis Types Simulation Output and Controls Optimization Control Options & Convergence Graphic Tools

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Reference
HSPICE Training Course Material from , JULY, 2003 HSPICE Manual

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