I haven't used spice for an awful long time (was on punch cards) but I have been using IBIS models on Solaris. Where a part was not specified (eg some peculiar connector), I created the SPICE model from first principals, based on the part's geometry, which can then be converted to an IBIS model with a bit of text editing. If the part Q is not present, you might find it under BJT in the library. As the BJT is a pretty fundamental SPICE part, I'd be surprised if it was not present. BTW quite a few manufacturers have IBIS models up on the internet for downloads, especially big things like FPGAs and RAM arrays.
Regards, Jill. -----Original Message----- From: Matthew Palmer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, 9 May 2004 5:43 PM To: Slug List Subject: Re: [SLUG] Spice under Linux (Debian Woody?) On Sat, May 08, 2004 at 10:55:48PM +1000, Terry Collins wrote: > Is anyone doing any spice stuff under Linux? > Under debian woody? Yes. Yes. (Well, not anymore, but I used to hammer it when doing my circuit analysis courses at Uni). > If so, what apps are you using? Straight spice3. I taught myself the Spice circuit description language pretty early, and just stuck with that. After some trial and error, I wrote scripts to parse the output from various analysis methods and turn them into nice-looking GNUplot graphs, even to the level of dB gain graphs and stuff. > I've been trying to use Oregano as the schmatic, then gnucap as the > analysis, but gnucap barfs on Q (Bipolar Junction Transistor = not > implemented), so I am rather stuck atm. Nope, no idea. I just "drew" the schematics using a text editor, ran spice3 in the -b (batch) mode, and then did whatever I needed with the output using various post-processing scripts. Hmm, possible idea for a SLUG talk - if there's at least (say) 10 people who put up their hands and say "yes, a talk on Spice and all things nice -20 would be good" I'll look at dredging up my hazy recollections and putting something together. At least it'll be useful to demonstrate the power of Unix scripting... <grin> - Matt -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------- IMPORTANT NOTICES This email (including any documents referred to in, or attached, to this email) may contain information that is personal, confidential or the subject of copyright or other proprietary rights in favour of Aristocrat, its affiliates or third parties. This email is intended only for the named addressee. Any privacy, confidence, copyright or other proprietary rights in favour of Aristocrat, its affiliates or third parties, is not lost because this email was sent to you by mistake. If you received this email by mistake you should: (i) not copy, disclose, distribute or otherwise use it, or its contents, without the consent of Aristocrat or the owner of the relevant rights; (ii) let us know of the mistake by reply email or by telephone (+61 2 9413 6300); and (iii) delete it from your system and destroy all copies. Any personal information contained in this email must be handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws. Electronic and internet communications can be interfered with or affected by viruses and other defects. As a result, such communications may not be successfully received or, if received, may cause interference with the integrity of receiving, processing or related systems (including hardware, software and data or information on, or using, that hardware or software). Aristocrat gives no assurances in relation to these matters. If you have any doubts about the veracity or integrity of any electronic communication we appear to have sent you, please call +61 2 9413 6300 for clarification. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html