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I am using hspice right now and I have to say that it is not the most intuitive thing in the world. What other softwares like spice are out there? Which ones do you guys use for simulating a circuit that you made?
Swapnil said:I am using hspice right now and I have to say that it is not the most intuitive thing in the world. What other softwares like spice are out there? Which ones do you guys use for simulating a circuit that you made?
The fact that you can't drag and drop the circuit elements in some sort of a virtual breadboard. Also, the that you have to use hspice in combination with AWaves or Csope. It is just too much of a hassel. Why can't they just integrate everything into one?LeBrad said:What specifically do you not like about hspice?
jbusc said:Also, in some (entirely valid) analog circuits with feedback, it can have convergence problems, and even if the equations do converge, you can get weird things like signals rising _before_ its trigger comes along.
HSPICE is a circuit simulation software that is commonly used by engineers and scientists to model and analyze electronic circuits. However, as technology advances and circuit designs become more complex, HSPICE may not always provide the most accurate or efficient results. Therefore, people are looking for alternatives that can better meet their simulation needs.
Some popular alternatives to HSPICE include LTSpice, PSpice, SIMetrix, and ngspice. These software programs offer similar features and capabilities as HSPICE, but with different user interfaces and pricing options.
The accuracy of these alternatives may vary depending on the specific circuit being simulated and the user's proficiency with the software. However, many of these alternatives have been extensively tested and validated against HSPICE and have been found to provide comparable results.
Yes, there are several advantages to using alternatives to HSPICE. These may include lower costs, better user interfaces, and additional features such as mixed-signal simulation and thermal analysis. Additionally, some alternatives may also offer faster simulation speeds and better compatibility with other software programs.
Switching from HSPICE to a different simulation software may require some learning and adjustment, but it is not necessarily difficult. Many of these alternatives offer user-friendly interfaces and provide resources such as tutorials and forums to help users get started. It may also be helpful to consult with colleagues or experts who have experience with the specific alternative being considered.