PSpice User Guide

This user guide introduces the PSpice circuit simulation tool to model circuit behavior for both analog and digital devices. This guide is designed so you can quickly find the information you need to learn and use PSpice efficiently and effectively.

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00 - Getting Started with PSpice Circuit Simulation

Explore PSpice circuit simulation in OrCAD X, including analog, digital, and mixed-signal modeling. Access comprehensive documentation and tutorials to help you get started quickly with PSpice.

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Part 1

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01 - PSpice Circuit Simulation for Mixed-Signal Designs

This section covers PSpice's capabilities, supported analyses, and simulation design flow. Learn how to customize simulation data access, locate results, and create directories or encrypt libraries.

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02 - PSpice Circuit Simulation: Step-by-Step Examples

This section introduces key techniques for circuit design, simulation, and analysis using a single example circuit across various analysis types.

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03 - Preparing A Design For Simulation

Step-by-step checklist for circuit simulation in PSpice: choose parts, define power supplies, define stimuli, perform analyses, place markers, and fix netlisting errors.

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04 - Creating And Editing PSpice Models

Overview of creating/editing PSpice models, libraries, and tools. Use this chapter as a roadmap for circuit simulation setup.

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05 - Creating Parts and PSpice Model Libraries

Learn how to create parts and symbol libraries using the Model Editor in PSpice. Get examples and step-by-step guidance.

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06 - Analog Behavioral Modeling

Learn how to use analog behavior modeling (ABM) in PSpice models circuits via functions & tables. Compare control-system vs PSpice-equivalent parts.

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07 - Digital Models for Circuit Simulation

Learn how to define functional, I/O, and timing behaviors for custom digital parts in PSpice using gate-level primitives and subcircuit definitions.

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08 - PSpice Digital Models for Circuit Simulation

Explore PSpice’s powerful analog, mixed-signal, and digital simulation tools, including setup, analysis types, and advanced features for accurate circuit design

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09 - DC Sweep Analyses

Learn DC sweep setup, nested sweeps, and bias point analysis in PSpice. Step-by-step circuit simulation tips and requirements.

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10 - AC Sweep and Noise Analysis

Learn how to set up AC sweep and noise analyses in PSpice. Configure sources, sweep types, and noise outputs to optimize circuit simulation.

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11 - Parametric And Temperature Analysis

Learn PSpice circuit simulation: set up parametric sweeps, run transient/DC/AC, and plot performance metrics. Step-by-step examples.

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12 - Transient Analysis

Learn PSpice transient analysis: setup, stimuli, CheckPoints, and restarts. Optimize circuit simulation with step control and waveform generation.

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13 - Monte Carlo And Sensitivity (Worst-Case) Analyses

Learn how to run Monte Carlo and worst-case analyses in PSpice, control outputs, reuse MC histories, and read histograms. Compare methods and best practices.

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14 - Digital Simulation

Learn about logic analysis, timing behavior, stimuli definition, hazard detection, and waveform analysis for accurate circuit simulations.

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15 - Mixed Analog/Digital Simulation

Learn how PSpice handles analog/digital interfaces, netlists, node types, and power supplies for accurate mixed-signal circuit simulation.

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16 - Digital Worst-Case Timing Analysis

Learn how PSpice handles digital worst‑case timing, hazards, and ambiguity. Practical steps for accurate circuit simulation.

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17 - Waveform Analysis

Explore PSpice waveform analysis in Probe windows: view, compare, and customize analog/digital traces for faster circuit simulation insights.

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18 - Measurement Expressions

Learn how to build and evaluate measurement expressions in PSpice for circuit simulation. Definitions, steps, and tips included.

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19 - Output and Export Options

Learn how to view, print, and export PSpice sim results—plots, tables, vectors, and CSV—from analog/digital analyses.

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