Chapter 456

An op amp SPICE macromodel

Walter G. Jung

Abstract

An op amp SPICE macromodel is described.

Keywords

Operational amplifier

SPICE macromodel

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With the advent of low cost and powerful desktop computers, present day op amp circuit designs can mature more quickly with good simulation tools. One such tool since its inception has been SPICE, the standard analog circuit simulator. However, while PCs and workstations may now be present on more and more desks, a potential bottleneck towards effective simulation has been SPICE models for the more popular parts.

The macromodel approach to simulation of an op amp is viable for many designs, with the great asset of simulation speeds far faster than that of a full device-level ...

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