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How can I use a paramset to define a dc simulation for certain parameter combinations?

StephanWeber
StephanWeber over 3 years ago

Hi,

I need a pure spectre solution, and I expect either to require the dc analysis statement and the sweep command. I want to run a design for certain combinations of Iload and temp.

However, all I tried failed so far. The alternative would be to run a full 2-D sweep, i./e. all combinations, but I would prefer running not too many points for speed reasons.

Bye Stephan

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  • Marc Heise
    Marc Heise over 3 years ago

    Hi Stephan,

    Spectre has a  "paramset" function.   "spectre -h paramset"

    *****************************
    Parameter Set - Block of Data
    *****************************

    A parameter set is a block of data, which can be referenced by a sweep analysis. Within a paramset the first row contains an array of top-level netlist parameters. All other rows contain numbers which
    are used to alter the value of the parameters during the sweep. Each row represents an iteration of the sweep. This data should be bound within braces. The opening brace is required at the end of the
    line defining the paramset. The paramset cannot be defined within subcircuits or cannot be nested.


    Synopsis:
    <Name> paramset {
      <list of parameter names>
      <list of number>
      [more rows of numbers]
    }

    Example:

    data paramset {
       p1  p2  p3  
       1.1 2.2 3.3
       4.4 5.5 6.6
    }

    Kind regards,

    Marc

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