Abstract
Can we believe in the results of our circuit simulators ? Is it
possible to distinguish between results due to numerical chaos and
resultsdue to the eventual chaotic nature of our modelsof physical
systems ?. Three experiments with SPICE are presented: (1) A
"stable" active RCcircuit with poles in the right half plane. (2)
"Chaotic" steady state behaviour of a non-chaotic dc power supply.
(3) Analysis of a Colpitts oscillator with chaotic behaviour. In
order to obtain reliable results from the SPICE simulators the
users of these programs need insight not only in the use of the
programs but also in the models of the circuits to be analyzed. If
trimmed properly SPICE normally gives the correct result.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 1996 International Workshop on Nonlinear Dynamics of Electronic Systems (NDES-96) |
Place of Publication | Sevilla, Spain |
Publisher | CNM, Centro Nacional de Microelectronica, Escuela Superior de Ingenieros de Sevilla |
Publication date | 1996 |
Pages | 1-481 |
Publication status | Published - 1996 |
Event | NEDS-96, 4th Int. Workshop on Nonlinear Dynamics of
Electronic Systems - Seville, Spain, June 27-28, 1996 Duration: 1 Jan 1996 → … |
Conference
Conference | NEDS-96, 4th Int. Workshop on Nonlinear Dynamics of Electronic Systems |
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City | Seville, Spain, June 27-28, 1996 |
Period | 01/01/1996 → … |