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Compare features of 5Spice standard and Professional
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standard
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Pro
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Spice specific schematic entry
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single page, unlimited number of components,nodes
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multi-page schematic
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import/export schematic page
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Schematic symbols for subcircuits
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auto-adjust number of pins
to match selected subcircuit
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universal connection method for the op-amp symbol.
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includes user expandable database with connection
information for over 2000 op-amp subcircuits.
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edit subcircuit schematic symbol to pass
parameter values to subcircuit
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Spice model Library
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searchable model selection lists show models that
match specific schematic symbols
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add manufacturer's files of models and subcircuits
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almost complete compatibility with PSpice®
subcircuit syntax as used by Analog Devices,
Linear Technology, TI and others
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Analysis
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define and save unlimited numbers of analyses,
each with a corresponding graph
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DC bias, DC, AC, Transient, FFT,
Distortion (large signal FFT based), Noise,
AC and DC Sensitivity
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sweep/step component value or circuit temperature
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checkbox selectable convergence options
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import analyses from another project
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export tabular data from graph/table to another
program
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Graphing
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2 graph cursors (display values of points in graph)
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display average, rms, min, max values between cursors
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X-Y graph, using simulation data for X or
a user defined equation based on simulation data
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user defined equations of simulation data
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show graph plots after simulation ends
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update graph plots as simulation progresses
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Parameters
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pass parameter values from schematic symbol
to subcircuit
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user defined parameters
for static and swept component values
or to pass as values for subcircuit parameters.
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Project archive: Spice models saved with the Project
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Source Waveforms in Transient analysis
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Step, Square, Pulse, Exponential, Sine, Triangle,
repeating PWL, FM
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Spice model enhancements/extensions
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time accurate switching
of controlled switches and logic devices
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transformers, saturable magnetic core
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logic gates, one-shot, 4 bit and divide by N counters
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table controlled source,
controlled switch with smoothly changing resistance
potentiometer, linear op-amp with sweepable GBW
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subcircuit syntax found in advanced models:
.PARAM, .FUNC, TABLE, DDT and SDT functions,
E and G VALUE expressions.
these syntax elements are widely used,
including in new SiC MOSFET models
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Spice simulation engine: more robust, improved convergence
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Tool to make Schematic into Spice subcircuit
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Wizard to set Spice default parameters and tolerances
to match your circuit.
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Documenting work
notes section in the project and one in each analysis
allows users to document their work
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