SPICE and Chaos

Erik Lindberg

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    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 languageEnglish
    Title of host publication1996 International Workshop on Nonlinear Dynamics of Electronic Systems (NDES-96)
    Place of PublicationSevilla, Spain
    PublisherCNM, Centro Nacional de Microelectronica, Escuela Superior de Ingenieros de Sevilla
    Publication date1996
    Pages1-481
    Publication statusPublished - 1996
    EventNEDS-96, 4th Int. Workshop on Nonlinear Dynamics of Electronic Systems - Seville, Spain, June 27-28, 1996
    Duration: 1 Jan 1996 → …

    Conference

    ConferenceNEDS-96, 4th Int. Workshop on Nonlinear Dynamics of Electronic Systems
    CitySeville, Spain, June 27-28, 1996
    Period01/01/1996 → …

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