Hello everyone,
Is there anyone who can give me advice on how to use Xspice in Kicad? I can’t figure out what the code model of Xspice is, and especially how to use it.
Specifically, I tried using an ESOURCE to create a simple Laplace domain filter, so I should create an s_xfer model as written in the ngspice documentation (Laplace section). I select Xspice code model, type in the code, press OK, and everything gets erased.
I should note that I’ve never used Xspice before, and I found it a bit tricky to figure out how to use it by searching online, and I can’t find any examples in Kicad.
Yes, I know that Kicad is for PCB, indeed this is my first step to Xspice in order to simulate digital circuit in the future. I thought it was easy, but my ignorance overwhelmed me.
Forgive the simplicity of the question, thanks in advance, and best regards.
Ok, it was just a matter of reading the ngspice documentation more carefully. It seems that ESOURCE is really unnecessary and makes everything more difficult (now I understand why it’s only used as a buffer in the ngspice documentation).
Anyway, regarding s_xfer at least, all that was needed was to use a simple signal generator like VDC between in and out, strip it of any spice model, and insert a new one with filter as a model (on the schematic).
I knew I wouldn’t come out victorious from the battle. A quick and simple fix, and ESOURCE works as a buffer (still can’t get it to work as a filter though).
