Help Me Simulate Circuit & Get Graph of V Marks vs Time

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The discussion focuses on simulating a circuit with specific zener diode voltage requirements, aiming for a reverse bias of 9.1V and forward bias of 1.2V. The user is struggling to visualize the voltage graph over time during simulation. They mention a mistake in component labeling, noting that R2 and R3 were switched. Suggestions include using MicroCAP SPICE or referring to "Semiconductor Device Modelling with SPICE" for guidance on creating a macromodel for the zener diodes. The user expresses difficulty finding support on the PSpice website for their specific needs.
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Hi guys, I'm having a problem simulating the following circuit:
http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/986/labtcfe.jpg

I want to set those zener diodes to have a reverse biased voltage of 9.1V and forward biased of 1.2V but I don't know how to do it.

The second problem, is that I can't see, when I simulate, the Graph of those 2 V marks versus the time.

Can Someone help me out please? I've attached the .sch file.

Thx :)

Edit: Just noticed that R2 and R3 are switched. R2= 10k and R3=20.6k
 

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Here's the way to do it in MicroCAP SPICE. PSPICE may be similar. Is there anything in the Help files or application notes at the PSICE website?

http://www.spectrum-soft.com/news/fall2000/zenermodel.shtm

Alternately, you can do it as described in "Semiconductor Device Modelling with SPICE" by Antognetti and Massobrio. They build a macromodel with a DC voltage source in series with a standard diode in the forward direction (anode to cathode), and a DC voltage source in series with a diode and resistor in the reverse breakdown direction.
 
Thx for the help, I will check it out :)
I didn't find much support on PSpice website about this...
 
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