Why is NGSPICE giving me wrong results for my inverter simulation?

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The discussion centers on an issue with NGSPICE simulation results for a basic inverter using the IBM 65nm model, where a delay of 4ns is observed instead of the expected 8-15 ps. The user suspects an error in NGSPICE version 24 and shares their circuit configuration. Suggestions include adjusting transistor dimensions from default values to more realistic ones. A helpful resource is mentioned, allowing users to run SPICE simulations online, which may assist in troubleshooting similar issues. The conversation highlights the importance of accurate parameters in simulation for reliable results.
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I was trying to simulate basic inverter with mosis IBM 65nm model file (lvl 54 BSIM 4.3.0). And I am getting a delay of 4ns whereas I should get 8-15 ps. I don't understand why it is giving me wrong results. I suspect ngspice (ver 24) is doing it wrong.

Thnx

subckt.txt
* Inverter
.SUBCKT INV IN OUT
M1 OUT IN GND GND nmos
M2 OUT IN VDD VDD pmos
.ENDS

test.txt
* Inverter

.INCLUDE D:\ngspice\bin\0_Models_mosis_ibm_65nm_l54.ftr
.INCLUDE D:\ngspice\bin\subckt.txt
.GLOBAL GND VDD

XINV IN OUT INV
VDD VDD GND 1V
VIN IN GND PWL(0 0 10ns 0 10.1ns 1 30ns 1 30.1ns 0)

.TRAN 0.01ns 50ns
.END

.CONTROL
run
plot in out
.ENDC
 
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Bump. I even see high capacitive Miller coupling effect.
 
Thnx,

your current circuit has transistors with L=5um and W=5um (default values). You may consider changing these to real values.

Holger
 
Yeah, found the bug at last.
 
For simple netlists like this, http://www.ngspice.com can be very helpful. This site allows you to run SPICE simulations from a web browser. There is also an example circuit similar to yours that may have helped to identify the problem that you were having.
 

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