Saber Simulator
This chapter describes the details of using the Saber simulator with IC-CAP. For general information on IC-CAP simulation, refer to Chapter 6, "Simulating," in the User's Guide.
The Saber simulator, developed by Analogy, Inc., analyzes analog, digital, event-driven analog and mixed-mode systems.
IC-CAP supports these Saber simulator features:
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Vary command for unlimited sweeps and simulation at multiple operating points |
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DC Operating Point Analysis used with DC Transfer, AC Frequency, and Transient Analysis |
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Options for each type of analysis (these options must be specified in the IC-CAP Variables Table) |
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Hierarchical simulation |
IC-CAP supports other Saber features as follows. (Limited support includes workarounds to achieve desired results that may not be in an ideal format.)
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Limited support for the syntax required for model and element development. This can be done in a separate file and included in the Circuit Description using the MAST syntax: |
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<filename
- where filename is the name of the file that contains the template description of the model or element under development.
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IC-CAP does not support stimulus conversion to collect data on non-electrical nodes |
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Limited support for noise analysis, Fourier analysis, distortion analysis, mixed-mode simulation, and mixed technology simulation. This includes simulations involving non-electrical types such as pressure, revolutions per minute, and torque. |
IC-CAP does not support digital state type stimulus and response for mixed-mode simulation. Hypermodels must be used to convert digital states to analog signals.
The Saber simulator supports the following analysis types:
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Capacitance Voltage (CV) |
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2-Port (S,H,Y,Z,K,A parameter) |
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Time-Domain Reflectometry (TDR) |
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