HSPICE Advanced Topics

OVERVIEW

This workshop enhances the student’s use of HSPICE for statistical analysis and signal integrity applications.

The student will learn how to use the Monte Carlo analysis feature to perform statistical analyses, use linear analysis
to extract S-parameters from multi-port networks, use the HSPICE field solver to extract transmission line parameters
and, use S-parameters, transmission lines and IBIS models in signal integrity applications.

OBJECTIVES

At the end of this workshop you should be able to:

• Describe the HSPICE file structure
• List the HSPICE output files
• Invoke and use CosmosScope
• Review measure statements to verify circuit specifications
• Use statistical analysis to analyze circuit variations
• Use W-element transmission lines in simulation
• Use the field solver
• Use the S-element in simulations
• Use IBIS models in simulations
• Use linear analysis to extract S-parameters

AUDIENCE PROFILE

Analog designers and engineers who perform circuit simulation and analysis at either the transistor or board level.

PREREQUISITES

Completion of the course HSPICE Essentials or experience using HSPICE or another circuit simulator tool.
Experience with UNIX basic commands and utilities like “vi” or some other text editor.

COURSE OUTLINE

Day 1

• HSPICE file structure
• Controls and options
• Linear Analysis
• Measure statements
• Statistical Analysis
  

• S-Parameters
• Transmission Lines
• Field Solver
• IBIS

SYNOPSYS TOOLS USED

• HSPICE
• CosmosScope