Orcad Capture PSpice Diode Libraries

[niehaoma]

It seems I am having issues locating a valid Orcad Capture PSpice library with the 1N4000 series of diodes. I have downloaded Diode.olb, however when I simulate, I get an error such as: "ERROR -- Model D1N4009 used by D_D2 is undefined"

From my understanding, this arises due to the fact the part does not have associated PSpice simulation characteristics. I downloaded some other diode libraries, but no 4000 series parts were present. I also went to manufacturers website (e.g. Fairchild) and downloaded specific diode models, but they only come in *.lib, which Orcad doesn't seem to like. I need *.olb libraries.
Can anyone point me in the right direction to a *.olb diode library with the 4000 series that has associated simulation profiles?

As a note, this is for a class. I have to use a 4000 series diode, e,g, 4001-4009. In addition, the reason I am running into issues is I am trying to work from my laptop, so I have the 16.3 Demo ["Lite"] version running, which has a limited set of starter libraries included.

Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

 

[anorlunda]

@berkeman , can you help with this one?

 

[berkeman]

I'll have a look at this question when I get back to work on Monday. I'll see what libraries I'm using, and also post information about a great book for Modeling Semiconductors in SPICE. That's what I use to fine-tune my semiconductor models...

 

[berkeman]

I did a quick search at Amazon, and found the book that I have at work:

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=semicond...i=stripbooks&ref=nb_sb_noss&tag=pfamazon01-20

And this one looks even more applicable to your OrCAD PSPICE package:

 

[berkeman]

So my McroCAP SPICE simulator at work has lots of diode models built-in. Here is the model for the 1N4001 diode, in case it helps.

 

[kirschmackey]

Add nom.lib from the installation folder (C:\Cadence\SPB_17.2\tools\library\capture\pspice\nom.lib) to your simulation profile. Also add the library that holds the diode to your simulation profile. This should solve the problem.