Analog Circuit Simulation:Commercially Available Simulators

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The simulations in this chapter were performed with the evaluation version of PSPICE from Microsim and AMS from Antrim design systems. The following vendors market circuit simulation software. The different programs have strengths in different areas and most vendors allow you to try their software in-house for an “evaluation period” before you buy.

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