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| 07 Apr 2008 11:34:59 |
| Francis Elers |
| Group's favourite SPICE software |
Hello group, I'm looking for SPICE software recommendations, both freeware and for purchase. Whose programs do you use, and why? Thanks, Francis. |
| 07 Apr 2008 12:05:38 |
| Chuck Harris |
| Re: Group's favourite SPICE software |
Francis Elers wrote: > Hello group, > > I'm looking for SPICE software recommendations, both freeware and for > purchase. Whose programs do you use, and why? > > Thanks, > > Francis. That's easy: LTSpice, also known as LTSwitcherCAD, from Linear Technologies. It is free, and is probably the fastest, most likely to converge, and all around best spice package available. -Chuck |
| 07 Apr 2008 09:40:57 |
| Joel Koltner |
| Re: Group's favourite SPICE software |
"Chuck Harris" <cf-NO-SPAM-harris@erols.com > wrote in message news:SKednfTIw6rI22fanZ2dnUVZ_rjinZ2d@rcn.net... > It is free, and is probably the fastest, most likely to converge, and all > around > best spice package available. It seems to be one of the few free SPICE packages out there that's "actively" maintained and improved upon these days... Linear Tech made one smart choice in having Mike Engelhardt write them LTspice from scratch -- his skills definitely seem to be on the level of the folks who once worked on PSpice, and if it were a team of people rather than just Mike himself, I have no doubt that LTspice would rapidly start having the much fancier graphing and scripting abilities that, e.g., PSpice does. For commercial packages John Warner's SI-Metrix is pretty nice. Last I heard he was maintaining SI-Metrix with just a couple of other people, and was looking to hire more if he could find appropriately talented individuals. ---Joel |
| 07 Apr 2008 19:56:20 |
| qrk |
| Re: Group's favourite SPICE software |
On Mon, 7 Apr 2008 11:34:59 -0400, "Francis Elers" <franciselers@earthlink.net > wrote: >Hello group, > >I'm looking for SPICE software recommendations, both freeware and for >purchase. Whose programs do you use, and why? > >Thanks, > >Francis. > I'll put my vote in for LTspice. Free, works well, PSpice compatible syntax, and if there's a bug, Mike E. fixes it pronto. I've seen him fix bugs in a matter of hours! Mike will also add user recommended features when he sees fit. I find myself using LTspice over PSpice for most small tasks since it is easy to use. I like PSpice for the graphing capabilities, the one thing where LTspice doesn't shine. --- Mark |
| 07 Apr 2008 22:07:48 |
| Damir |
| Re: Group's favourite SPICE software |
On Mon, 7 Apr 2008 11:34:59 -0400, "Francis Elers" <franciselers@earthlink.net > wrote: >Hello group, > >I'm looking for SPICE software recommendations, both freeware and for >purchase. Whose programs do you use, and why? > >Thanks, > >Francis. > http://www.linear.com/designtools/software/switchercad.jsp http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/LTspice/ Damir |
| 07 Apr 2008 13:26:29 |
| Leon |
| Re: Group's favourite SPICE software |
On 7 Apr, 16:34, "Francis Elers" <francisel...@earthlink.net > wrote: > Hello group, > > I'm looking for SPICE software recommendations, both freeware and for > purchase. =A0Whose programs do you use, and why? > > Thanks, > > Francis. SIMetrix SPICE is very good: http://www.catena.uk.com/ Leon |
| 07 Apr 2008 14:08:48 |
| Jim Thompson |
| Re: Group's favourite SPICE software |
On Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:56:20 GMT, qrk <SpamTrap@spam.net > wrote: >On Mon, 7 Apr 2008 11:34:59 -0400, "Francis Elers" ><franciselers@earthlink.net> wrote: > >>Hello group, >> >>I'm looking for SPICE software recommendations, both freeware and for >>purchase. Whose programs do you use, and why? >> >>Thanks, >> >>Francis. >> >I'll put my vote in for LTspice. Free, works well, PSpice compatible >syntax, and if there's a bug, Mike E. fixes it pronto. I've seen him >fix bugs in a matter of hours! Mike will also add user recommended >features when he sees fit. I find myself using LTspice over PSpice for >most small tasks since it is easy to use. > >I like PSpice for the graphing capabilities, the one thing where >LTspice doesn't shine. The only thing keeping me from switching. > >--- >Mark ...Jim Thompson -- | James E.Thompson, P.E. | mens | | Analog Innovations, Inc. | et | | Analog/Mixed-Signal ASIC's and Discrete Systems | manus | | Phoenix, Arizona Voice:(480)460-2350 | | | E-mail Address at Website Fax:(480)460-2142 | Brass Rat | | http://www.analog-innovations.com | 1962 | America: Land of the Free, Because of the Brave |
| 08 Apr 2008 08:27:36 |
| Robert Lacoste |
| Re: Group's favourite SPICE software |
"Francis Elers" <franciselers@earthlink.net > a écrit dans le message de news: buGdnb3jA-KComfanZ2dnUVZ_v6rnZ2d@earthlink.com... > Hello group, > > I'm looking for SPICE software recommendations, both freeware and for > purchase. Whose programs do you use, and why? > > Thanks, > > Francis. It is not free, but I'll definively vote for Labcenter's VSM (http://www.labcenter.co.uk/index.cfm),as we are using it nearly daily with pleasure : very good spice frontend with full graphics capabilities (if you buy the advanced simulation option), real time simulation (turn a potentiometer and see the effects), usable also as mixed signal simulator (your prefered microcontroller simulated with the analog parts...) and PCB design too. Friendly, Robert www.alciom.com |
| 08 Apr 2008 23:51:50 |
| Joerg |
| Re: Group's favourite SPICE software |
Jim Thompson wrote: > On Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:56:20 GMT, qrk <SpamTrap@spam.net> wrote: > >> On Mon, 7 Apr 2008 11:34:59 -0400, "Francis Elers" >> <franciselers@earthlink.net> wrote: >> >>> Hello group, >>> >>> I'm looking for SPICE software recommendations, both freeware and for >>> purchase. Whose programs do you use, and why? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Francis. >>> >> I'll put my vote in for LTspice. Free, works well, PSpice compatible >> syntax, and if there's a bug, Mike E. fixes it pronto. I've seen him >> fix bugs in a matter of hours! Mike will also add user recommended >> features when he sees fit. I find myself using LTspice over PSpice for >> most small tasks since it is easy to use. >> >> I like PSpice for the graphing capabilities, the one thing where >> LTspice doesn't shine. > > The only thing keeping me from switching. > What don't you like about LTSpice's graphing? You should see the graphing of my DSO when you use its math functions. Nice Taiwanese bonbon colors. But luckily it has an Excel interface and there you can customize everything. -- Regards, Joerg http://www.analogconsultants.com/ |
| 09 Apr 2008 18:56:33 |
| qrk |
| Re: Group's favourite SPICE software |
On Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:51:50 GMT, Joerg <notthisjoergsch@removethispacbell.net > wrote: >Jim Thompson wrote: >> On Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:56:20 GMT, qrk <SpamTrap@spam.net> wrote: >> >>> On Mon, 7 Apr 2008 11:34:59 -0400, "Francis Elers" >>> <franciselers@earthlink.net> wrote: >>> >>>> Hello group, >>>> >>>> I'm looking for SPICE software recommendations, both freeware and for >>>> purchase. Whose programs do you use, and why? >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> >>>> Francis. >>>> >>> I'll put my vote in for LTspice. Free, works well, PSpice compatible >>> syntax, and if there's a bug, Mike E. fixes it pronto. I've seen him >>> fix bugs in a matter of hours! Mike will also add user recommended >>> features when he sees fit. I find myself using LTspice over PSpice for >>> most small tasks since it is easy to use. >>> >>> I like PSpice for the graphing capabilities, the one thing where >>> LTspice doesn't shine. >> >> The only thing keeping me from switching. >> > >What don't you like about LTSpice's graphing? > >You should see the graphing of my DSO when you use its math functions. >Nice Taiwanese bonbon colors. But luckily it has an Excel interface and >there you can customize everything. LTspice graphing dislikes: 1. Can't lock the scaling. This is my number one gripe about LTspice graphing. The workaround is a few button clicks to recall saved graph setup parameters. 2. Can't separate the graphing window from the main app window (nice for dual monitor setup, schematic on one monitor, graph on second monitor). 3. Doesn't have the equivalent of PSpice's Performance Analysis which is handy for parametric runs. 4. A few years ago, didn't support cartesian coordinate display in AC analysis. However, Mike added that feature which sidelined PSpice. --- Mark |
| 09 Apr 2008 19:40:05 |
| Joerg |
| Re: Group's favourite SPICE software |
qrk wrote: > On Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:51:50 GMT, Joerg > <notthisjoergsch@removethispacbell.net> wrote: > >> Jim Thompson wrote: >>> On Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:56:20 GMT, qrk <SpamTrap@spam.net> wrote: >>> >>>> On Mon, 7 Apr 2008 11:34:59 -0400, "Francis Elers" >>>> <franciselers@earthlink.net> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hello group, >>>>> >>>>> I'm looking for SPICE software recommendations, both freeware and for >>>>> purchase. Whose programs do you use, and why? >>>>> >>>>> Thanks, >>>>> >>>>> Francis. >>>>> >>>> I'll put my vote in for LTspice. Free, works well, PSpice compatible >>>> syntax, and if there's a bug, Mike E. fixes it pronto. I've seen him >>>> fix bugs in a matter of hours! Mike will also add user recommended >>>> features when he sees fit. I find myself using LTspice over PSpice for >>>> most small tasks since it is easy to use. >>>> >>>> I like PSpice for the graphing capabilities, the one thing where >>>> LTspice doesn't shine. >>> The only thing keeping me from switching. >>> >> What don't you like about LTSpice's graphing? >> >> You should see the graphing of my DSO when you use its math functions. >> Nice Taiwanese bonbon colors. But luckily it has an Excel interface and >> there you can customize everything. > > LTspice graphing dislikes: > 1. Can't lock the scaling. This is my number one gripe about LTspice > graphing. The workaround is a few button clicks to recall saved graph > setup parameters. > > 2. Can't separate the graphing window from the main app window (nice > for dual monitor setup, schematic on one monitor, graph on second > monitor). > > 3. Doesn't have the equivalent of PSpice's Performance Analysis which > is handy for parametric runs. > > 4. A few years ago, didn't support cartesian coordinate display in AC > analysis. However, Mike added that feature which sidelined PSpice. > Ok, I can see that. Mostly I use SPICE just for "what-if" quick checks where most of this didn't matter and I don't have a dual monitor setup at the big PC (yet). -- Regards, Joerg http://www.analogconsultants.com/ |
| 09 Apr 2008 13:17:48 |
| Jim Thompson |
| Re: Group's favourite SPICE software |
On Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:40:05 GMT, Joerg <notthisjoergsch@removethispacbell.net > wrote: >qrk wrote: >> On Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:51:50 GMT, Joerg >> <notthisjoergsch@removethispacbell.net> wrote: >> >>> Jim Thompson wrote: >>>> On Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:56:20 GMT, qrk <SpamTrap@spam.net> wrote: >>>> >>>>> On Mon, 7 Apr 2008 11:34:59 -0400, "Francis Elers" >>>>> <franciselers@earthlink.net> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hello group, >>>>>> >>>>>> I'm looking for SPICE software recommendations, both freeware and for >>>>>> purchase. Whose programs do you use, and why? >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>> >>>>>> Francis. >>>>>> >>>>> I'll put my vote in for LTspice. Free, works well, PSpice compatible >>>>> syntax, and if there's a bug, Mike E. fixes it pronto. I've seen him >>>>> fix bugs in a matter of hours! Mike will also add user recommended >>>>> features when he sees fit. I find myself using LTspice over PSpice for >>>>> most small tasks since it is easy to use. >>>>> >>>>> I like PSpice for the graphing capabilities, the one thing where >>>>> LTspice doesn't shine. >>>> The only thing keeping me from switching. >>>> >>> What don't you like about LTSpice's graphing? >>> >>> You should see the graphing of my DSO when you use its math functions. >>> Nice Taiwanese bonbon colors. But luckily it has an Excel interface and >>> there you can customize everything. >> >> LTspice graphing dislikes: >> 1. Can't lock the scaling. This is my number one gripe about LTspice >> graphing. The workaround is a few button clicks to recall saved graph >> setup parameters. >> >> 2. Can't separate the graphing window from the main app window (nice >> for dual monitor setup, schematic on one monitor, graph on second >> monitor). >> >> 3. Doesn't have the equivalent of PSpice's Performance Analysis which >> is handy for parametric runs. >> >> 4. A few years ago, didn't support cartesian coordinate display in AC >> analysis. However, Mike added that feature which sidelined PSpice. >> > >Ok, I can see that. Mostly I use SPICE just for "what-if" quick checks >where most of this didn't matter and I don't have a dual monitor setup >at the big PC (yet). Here's my set-up... Newsgroups: alt.binaries.schematics.electronic Subject: From S.E.Cad: Group's favourite SPICE software - DualMonitors.jpg Message-ID: <ra8qv39mkuca6tei3c68o4r1jofaqv1j2b@4ax.com > I couldn't live now without dual monitors... makes probing _so_ nice!! ...Jim Thompson -- | James E.Thompson, P.E. | mens | | Analog Innovations, Inc. | et | | Analog/Mixed-Signal ASIC's and Discrete Systems | manus | | Phoenix, Arizona Voice:(480)460-2350 | | | E-mail Address at Website Fax:(480)460-2142 | Brass Rat | | http://www.analog-innovations.com | 1962 | America: Land of the Free, Because of the Brave |
| 09 Apr 2008 20:35:07 |
| Joerg |
| Re: Group's favourite SPICE software |
Jim Thompson wrote: > On Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:40:05 GMT, Joerg > <notthisjoergsch@removethispacbell.net> wrote: > >> qrk wrote: >>> On Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:51:50 GMT, Joerg >>> <notthisjoergsch@removethispacbell.net> wrote: >>> >>>> Jim Thompson wrote: >>>>> On Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:56:20 GMT, qrk <SpamTrap@spam.net> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> On Mon, 7 Apr 2008 11:34:59 -0400, "Francis Elers" >>>>>> <franciselers@earthlink.net> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Hello group, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I'm looking for SPICE software recommendations, both freeware and for >>>>>>> purchase. Whose programs do you use, and why? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Francis. >>>>>>> >>>>>> I'll put my vote in for LTspice. Free, works well, PSpice compatible >>>>>> syntax, and if there's a bug, Mike E. fixes it pronto. I've seen him >>>>>> fix bugs in a matter of hours! Mike will also add user recommended >>>>>> features when he sees fit. I find myself using LTspice over PSpice for >>>>>> most small tasks since it is easy to use. >>>>>> >>>>>> I like PSpice for the graphing capabilities, the one thing where >>>>>> LTspice doesn't shine. >>>>> The only thing keeping me from switching. >>>>> >>>> What don't you like about LTSpice's graphing? >>>> >>>> You should see the graphing of my DSO when you use its math functions. >>>> Nice Taiwanese bonbon colors. But luckily it has an Excel interface and >>>> there you can customize everything. >>> LTspice graphing dislikes: >>> 1. Can't lock the scaling. This is my number one gripe about LTspice >>> graphing. The workaround is a few button clicks to recall saved graph >>> setup parameters. >>> >>> 2. Can't separate the graphing window from the main app window (nice >>> for dual monitor setup, schematic on one monitor, graph on second >>> monitor). >>> >>> 3. Doesn't have the equivalent of PSpice's Performance Analysis which >>> is handy for parametric runs. >>> >>> 4. A few years ago, didn't support cartesian coordinate display in AC >>> analysis. However, Mike added that feature which sidelined PSpice. >>> >> Ok, I can see that. Mostly I use SPICE just for "what-if" quick checks >> where most of this didn't matter and I don't have a dual monitor setup >> at the big PC (yet). > > Here's my set-up... > > Newsgroups: alt.binaries.schematics.electronic > Subject: From S.E.Cad: Group's favourite SPICE software - > DualMonitors.jpg > Message-ID: <ra8qv39mkuca6tei3c68o4r1jofaqv1j2b@4ax.com> > Those links don't work for me, no idea why. > I couldn't live now without dual monitors... makes probing _so_ nice!! > I'd do that as well but it would become quite cramped in here. The office desk is huge but the corner location is occupied by a laptop and the other desk space is needed for paper. An office laptop is essential. Like this morning when the electricity was gone. The utility was amazing, 1/2h later jack hammers were heard and another hour later power was back on. BTW, did your nfilter catch any gmail junk in the last couple of hours? I just wedged a blanket-filter for gmail into Thunderbird and it's awfully quiet now. -- Regards, Joerg http://www.analogconsultants.com/ |
| 09 Apr 2008 13:52:36 |
| Jim Thompson |
| Re: Group's favourite SPICE software |
On Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:35:07 GMT, Joerg <notthisjoergsch@removethispacbell.net > wrote: >Jim Thompson wrote: >> On Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:40:05 GMT, Joerg >> <notthisjoergsch@removethispacbell.net> wrote: >> >>> qrk wrote: >>>> On Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:51:50 GMT, Joerg >>>> <notthisjoergsch@removethispacbell.net> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Jim Thompson wrote: >>>>>> On Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:56:20 GMT, qrk <SpamTrap@spam.net> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> On Mon, 7 Apr 2008 11:34:59 -0400, "Francis Elers" >>>>>>> <franciselers@earthlink.net> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hello group, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I'm looking for SPICE software recommendations, both freeware and for >>>>>>>> purchase. Whose programs do you use, and why? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Francis. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> I'll put my vote in for LTspice. Free, works well, PSpice compatible >>>>>>> syntax, and if there's a bug, Mike E. fixes it pronto. I've seen him >>>>>>> fix bugs in a matter of hours! Mike will also add user recommended >>>>>>> features when he sees fit. I find myself using LTspice over PSpice for >>>>>>> most small tasks since it is easy to use. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I like PSpice for the graphing capabilities, the one thing where >>>>>>> LTspice doesn't shine. >>>>>> The only thing keeping me from switching. >>>>>> >>>>> What don't you like about LTSpice's graphing? >>>>> >>>>> You should see the graphing of my DSO when you use its math functions. >>>>> Nice Taiwanese bonbon colors. But luckily it has an Excel interface and >>>>> there you can customize everything. >>>> LTspice graphing dislikes: >>>> 1. Can't lock the scaling. This is my number one gripe about LTspice >>>> graphing. The workaround is a few button clicks to recall saved graph >>>> setup parameters. >>>> >>>> 2. Can't separate the graphing window from the main app window (nice >>>> for dual monitor setup, schematic on one monitor, graph on second >>>> monitor). >>>> >>>> 3. Doesn't have the equivalent of PSpice's Performance Analysis which >>>> is handy for parametric runs. >>>> >>>> 4. A few years ago, didn't support cartesian coordinate display in AC >>>> analysis. However, Mike added that feature which sidelined PSpice. >>>> >>> Ok, I can see that. Mostly I use SPICE just for "what-if" quick checks >>> where most of this didn't matter and I don't have a dual monitor setup >>> at the big PC (yet). >> >> Here's my set-up... >> >> Newsgroups: alt.binaries.schematics.electronic >> Subject: From S.E.Cad: Group's favourite SPICE software - >> DualMonitors.jpg >> Message-ID: <ra8qv39mkuca6tei3c68o4r1jofaqv1j2b@4ax.com> >> > >Those links don't work for me, no idea why. It links to a post.message on alt.binaries.schematics.electronic. In Agent, double-clicking on the Message-ID takes you there. > > >> I couldn't live now without dual monitors... makes probing _so_ nice!! >> > >I'd do that as well but it would become quite cramped in here. The >office desk is huge but the corner location is occupied by a laptop and >the other desk space is needed for paper. > >An office laptop is essential. Like this morning when the electricity >was gone. The utility was amazing, 1/2h later jack hammers were heard >and another hour later power was back on. > >BTW, did your nfilter catch any gmail junk in the last couple of hours? >I just wedged a blanket-filter for gmail into Thunderbird and it's >awfully quiet now. I no longer specifically filter on gmail. Since I added "googlegroups", "aioe", "uar" and "remailer" to nfilter I'm seeing(*) NO spam. (*) Actually I'm still watching the filter action to separate out the "good guys", but that test seems about over... very few "good guys" use googlegroups. ...Jim Thompson -- | James E.Thompson, P.E. | mens | | Analog Innovations, Inc. | et | | Analog/Mixed-Signal ASIC's and Discrete Systems | manus | | Phoenix, Arizona Voice:(480)460-2350 | | | E-mail Address at Website Fax:(480)460-2142 | Brass Rat | | http://www.analog-innovations.com | 1962 | America: Land of the Free, Because of the Brave |
| 09 Apr 2008 17:04:43 |
| James Beck |
| Re: Group's favourite SPICE software |
In article <r09qv3dsq1dbaetp1rfi7cv768afh4rom6@4ax.com >, To-Email-Use- The-Envelope-Icon@My-Web-Site.com says... > On Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:40:05 GMT, Joerg > <notthisjoergsch@removethispacbell.net> wrote: > > >qrk wrote: > >> On Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:51:50 GMT, Joerg > >> <notthisjoergsch@removethispacbell.net> wrote: > >> > >>> Jim Thompson wrote: > >>>> On Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:56:20 GMT, qrk <SpamTrap@spam.net> wrote: > >>>> > >>>>> On Mon, 7 Apr 2008 11:34:59 -0400, "Francis Elers" > >>>>> <franciselers@earthlink.net> wrote: > >>>>> > >>>>>> Hello group, > >>>>>> > >>>>>> I'm looking for SPICE software recommendations, both freeware and for > >>>>>> purchase. Whose programs do you use, and why? > >>>>>> > >>>>>> Thanks, > >>>>>> > >>>>>> Francis. > >>>>>> > >>>>> I'll put my vote in for LTspice. Free, works well, PSpice compatible > >>>>> syntax, and if there's a bug, Mike E. fixes it pronto. I've seen him > >>>>> fix bugs in a matter of hours! Mike will also add user recommended > >>>>> features when he sees fit. I find myself using LTspice over PSpice for > >>>>> most small tasks since it is easy to use. > >>>>> > >>>>> I like PSpice for the graphing capabilities, the one thing where > >>>>> LTspice doesn't shine. > >>>> The only thing keeping me from switching. > >>>> > >>> What don't you like about LTSpice's graphing? > >>> > >>> You should see the graphing of my DSO when you use its math functions. > >>> Nice Taiwanese bonbon colors. But luckily it has an Excel interface and > >>> there you can customize everything. > >> > >> LTspice graphing dislikes: > >> 1. Can't lock the scaling. This is my number one gripe about LTspice > >> graphing. The workaround is a few button clicks to recall saved graph > >> setup parameters. > >> > >> 2. Can't separate the graphing window from the main app window (nice > >> for dual monitor setup, schematic on one monitor, graph on second > >> monitor). > >> > >> 3. Doesn't have the equivalent of PSpice's Performance Analysis which > >> is handy for parametric runs. > >> > >> 4. A few years ago, didn't support cartesian coordinate display in AC > >> analysis. However, Mike added that feature which sidelined PSpice. > >> > > > >Ok, I can see that. Mostly I use SPICE just for "what-if" quick checks > >where most of this didn't matter and I don't have a dual monitor setup > >at the big PC (yet). > > Here's my set-up... > > Newsgroups: alt.binaries.schematics.electronic > Subject: From S.E.Cad: Group's favourite SPICE software - > DualMonitors.jpg > Message-ID: <ra8qv39mkuca6tei3c68o4r1jofaqv1j2b@4ax.com> > > I couldn't live now without dual monitors... makes probing _so_ nice!! > > ...Jim Thompson > Me either. Once I went to duals it was like a whole new world. |
| 09 Apr 2008 15:01:16 |
| Joel Koltner |
| Re: Group's favourite SPICE software |
"Joerg" <notthisjoergsch@removethispacbell.net > wrote in message news:%L9Lj.535$7Z2.428@newssvr12.news.prodigy.net... > An office laptop is essential. I'm just about to switch at home to using a 17" LCD (1920x1200) laptop as the "main" computer (with a second monitor, though :-) ) -- I'd rather haul a large laptop around every now and again than always having to be vigilant about taking every last file I worked on at home back to the office or out of town. |
| 09 Apr 2008 16:10:27 |
| Joerg |
| Re: Group's favourite SPICE software |
Joel Koltner wrote: > "Joerg" <notthisjoergsch@removethispacbell.net> wrote in message > news:%L9Lj.535$7Z2.428@newssvr12.news.prodigy.net... >> An office laptop is essential. > > I'm just about to switch at home to using a 17" LCD (1920x1200) laptop as the > "main" computer (with a second monitor, though :-) ) -- I'd rather haul a > large laptop around every now and again than always having to be vigilant > about taking every last file I worked on at home back to the office or out of > town. > 17" is ok but does get old when you have to do 10-12 hour CAD marathons. At least once you've passed the black balloon festival and the eyes aren't as good anymore as they used to be. Since I run the biz from here the files are in a central repository and always backed up. So which PC I use doesn't really matter. When I go to clients I spool their files onto a color-coded USB stick and hop in the car or on a plane. -- Regards, Joerg http://www.analogconsultants.com/ "gmail" domain blocked because of excessive spam. Use another domain or send PM. |
| 12 Apr 2008 10:25:33 |
| Kevin Aylward |
| Re: Group's favourite SPICE software |
Francis Elers wrote: > Hello group, > > I'm looking for SPICE software recommendations, both freeware and for > purchase. Whose programs do you use, and why? > > Thanks, > > Francis. Well...you could have a go at my SuperSpice. Its a tad cheaper than Simetix. I use it because, as I wrote it, it costs me nothing, and er.. additionally...has all the features I need that ain't in LTSpice. -- Kevin Aylward ka@anasoft.co.uk www.anasoft.co.uk SuperSpice |
| 13 Apr 2008 16:47:35 |
| Joel Koltner |
| Re: Group's favourite SPICE software |
"Kevin Aylward" <none@none.com > wrote in message news:x60Mj.57533$kN5.47544@newsfe1-gui.ntli.net... > I use it because, as I wrote it, it costs me nothing, and er.. > additionally...has all the features I need that ain't in LTSpice. SuperSpice also seems to have been one of the first (and still one of the few) SPICE front ends where you could drop graphs onto the schematic itself rather than always having them in a separate window. |
| 14 Apr 2008 11:06:50 |
| Fred Bartoli |
| Re: Group's favourite SPICE software |
Joel Koltner a écrit : > "Kevin Aylward" <none@none.com> wrote in message > news:x60Mj.57533$kN5.47544@newsfe1-gui.ntli.net... >> I use it because, as I wrote it, it costs me nothing, and er.. >> additionally...has all the features I need that ain't in LTSpice. > > SuperSpice also seems to have been one of the first (and still one of the few) > SPICE front ends where you could drop graphs onto the schematic itself rather > than always having them in a separate window. > > And Kevin is smart enough to not buy it from himself for $20 on ebay :-) -- Thanks, Fred. |
| 14 Apr 2008 04:23:15 |
| Leon |
| Re: Group's favourite SPICE software |
On 7 Apr, 17:40, "Joel Koltner" <zapwireDASHgro...@yahoo.com > wrote: > "Chuck Harris" <cf-NO-SPAM-har...@erols.com> wrote in message > > news:SKednfTIw6rI22fanZ2dnUVZ_rjinZ2d@rcn.net... > > > It is free, and is probably the fastest, most likely to converge, and al= l > > around > > best spice package available. > > It seems to be one of the few free SPICE packages out there that's "active= ly" > maintained and improved upon these days... Linear Tech made one smart choi= ce > in having Mike Engelhardt write them LTspice from scratch -- his skills > definitely seem to be on the level of the folks who once worked on PSpice,= and > if it were a team of people rather than just Mike himself, I have no doubt= > that LTspice would rapidly start having the much fancier graphing and > scripting abilities that, e.g., PSpice does. > > For commercial packages John Warner's SI-Metrix is pretty nice. =A0Last I = heard > he was maintaining SI-Metrix with just a couple of other people, and was > looking to hire more if he could find appropriately talented individuals. > > ---Joel Altium has just started supplying it with their PCB software. Pulsonix has been supplying it for years. Leon |
| 25 Apr 2008 18:24:39 |
| Kevin Aylward |
| Re: Group's favourite SPICE software |
Fred Bartoli" <" wrote: > Joel Koltner a écrit : >> "Kevin Aylward" <none@none.com> wrote in message >> news:x60Mj.57533$kN5.47544@newsfe1-gui.ntli.net... >>> I use it because, as I wrote it, it costs me nothing, and er.. >>> additionally...has all the features I need that ain't in LTSpice. >> >> SuperSpice also seems to have been one of the first (and still one >> of the few) SPICE front ends where you could drop graphs onto the >> schematic itself rather than always having them in a separate window. >> >> > > And Kevin is smart enough to not buy it from himself for $20 on ebay > :-) I don't know.. you might be surprised how daft I can be sometime. I once was cutting a bread roll, knife towards roll, towards fingers. dah...slipped.. tip of finger got a neat cut...tried again..dah.. slipped again.. tip of the next finger sliced as well...was a bit of a bastard to play my guitar for while. -- Kevin Aylward kaEXTRACTthis@kevinaylward.co.uk www.kevinaylward.co.uk |
| 25 Apr 2008 12:10:59 |
| JeffM |
| Re: Group's favourite SPICE software |
>>Kevin Aylward wrote: >>>SuperSpice[...]where you could drop graphs onto the schematic itself >>> >Fred Bartoli wrote: >>And Kevin is smart enough to not buy it from himself for $20 on ebay >> :-) >> Kevin Aylward wrote: >I don't know.. you might be surprised how daft I can be sometime. The reference was to the resident astroturfing spammer. http://groups.google.com/groups/search?&q=author:Marra+on-ebay+OR+off-ebay+ingroup:sci.electronics.cad |
| 25 Apr 2008 12:12:31 |
| JeffM |
| Re: Group's favourite SPICE software |
>>Kevin Aylward wrote: >>>SuperSpice[...]where you could drop graphs onto the schematic itself >>> >Fred Bartoli wrote: >>And Kevin is smart enough to not buy it from himself for $20 on ebay >> :-) >> Kevin Aylward wrote: >I don't know.. you might be surprised how daft I can be sometime. The reference was to the resident astroturfing spammer. http://groups.google.com/groups/search?&q=author:Marra+on-ebay+OR+off-ebay+ingroup:sci.electronics.cad |