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Modeling a Varactor Diode

MTalha 8 months ago

I am trying to model this varactor diode from MACOM MA46H120. The spice model is given by the company but using ADS
https://cdn.macom.com/files/MAVR-000120_MA46H120SPICE-ADSModel.pdf

I tried different diode models in AWR but none of the yields to same results as in ADS. I know this more likely because of the models are based on different equations. Is there a diode model in AWR same as of ADS because most diodes models are given in ADS.

0 OscPn 8 months ago

In AWR SDIODE spice diode model are available. So may be change the spice parameter values for your application.
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0 CurtisAWR 8 months ago

Hi MTalha,

If you are able, can you file a support ticket at support.cadence.com? We've had a chance to look at your screenshots and I think we have some specific settings you can implement here.
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0 MTalha 8 months ago in reply to CurtisAWR

How Can I make a support ticket at support.cadence.com? I have a student license.
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0 OscPn 8 months ago in reply to MTalha

For student check following link:

Step-by-Step Guide to Download, Install, and Configure AWR Software Academic Trial Version

And to file case open: Cadence Support > Cases > Submit Cases.

Please check following video:

https://registration.cadence.com/resource/COSHelpPages/Help/cos-video.html
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0 CurtisAWR 8 months ago in reply to MTalha
If you are unable to open a support ticket, here is a summary of what you will need to do to replicate the diode's performance:

Use the SDIODE model to model the diode itself (adding the shunt cap shown in parallel).

View the element's Secondary Parameters in its Element Options Dialog.

Enter the parameter values from the PDF file you've attached. Verify that you've performed the appropriate scaling of parameters where necessary (for instance, where the Is parameter is given in units of A, but the SDIODE model uses mA).

Use the appropriate setting for the COMPAT parameter (one of the secondary parameters) for this particular model.
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