Analog Circuit Design with SPICE
Degree-level design from passive networks through semiconductor amplifiers, feedback, filters, AGC, power stages and practical datasheets.
- 00. Course Introduction & Analog Design with RFspiceDesign workflow, DC/AC/transient models, datasheets, loading and RFspice verificationRFspice: 8 9
- 01. RLC Networks & Circuit FoundationsLoading, phasors, RC/RL dynamics, resonance, Q and real component parasiticsRFspice: 4 5 6 7 9 10
- 02. Diodes & Diode CircuitsI-V models, load lines, small-signal resistance, rectifiers, ripple, limiters, zeners and recoveryRFspice: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
- 03. Datasheets, Device Parameters & SPICE ModelshFE, gm, rpi, ro, ratings, curves, SOA, model parameters, beta sensitivity and Miller effectRFspice: 7 9 10
- 04. BJT DC Bias & Large-Signal Designregions, load lines, beta sensitivity, emitter feedback, divider bias, corners, headroom and clippingRFspice: 3 4 5 6 7 9 10
- 05. BJT Small-Signal Amplifiershybrid-pi, gm/rpi/ro, CE gain, loading, degeneration, bypassing, emitter follower, common base and distortionRFspice: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
- 06. FET DC BiasMOS/JFET regions, VGS(th), overdrive, load lines, source feedback, divider bias, Shockley self-bias and cornersRFspice: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
- 07. FET Small-Signal Amplifiersgm/ro, common source, degeneration, source follower, common gate, JFET gain, loading and MOS Miller effectRFspice: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
- 08. Multistage Amplifiers & Frequency ResponseCascaded loading, coupling/bypass poles, transistor capacitance, Miller effect, dominant poles, cascodes and bufferingRFspice: 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10
- 09. Current Sources, Mirrors & Active LoadsBJT/MOS current sources, mirror error, Widlar/Wilson/cascode techniques, compliance, output resistance and active-load gainRFspice: 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10
- 10. Differential AmplifiersDifferential/common-mode signals, BJT/MOS pairs, gm, CMRR, tail sources, degeneration, active loads, common-mode range and offsetRFspice: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
- 11. Variable Gain Amplifiers & AGCDegeneration control, tail-current gm control, Gilbert/current-steering cells, gain laws, detectors, attack/release and a complete differential AGC loopRFspice: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
- 12. Negative FeedbackLoop gain, desensitivity, feedback topologies, impedance transformation, gain-bandwidth, return ratio, phase margin, compensation and transistor feedbackRFspice: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
- 13. Operational Amplifier DesignPractical op-amp model, inverting/non-inverting stages, summers, difference amplifiers, integrators, differentiators, TIAs, instrumentation amplifiers and datasheet limitsRFspice: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
- 14. Active FiltersFilter specifications, first/second-order sections, Sallen-Key, MFB band-pass, notch filters, Q, scaling, tolerances and op-amp limitsRFspice: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
- 15. Oscillators & Waveform GenerationBarkhausen condition, startup, amplitude control, RC/Wien/LC oscillators, Colpitts, Hartley, crystals, comparators, hysteresis and relaxation oscillatorsRFspice: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
- 16. Output & Power AmplifiersLoad power, Class A/B/AB, followers, crossover distortion, bias spreaders, thermal/SOA design, current limiting and a complete 1 W / 8 Ohm output stageRFspice: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
- 17. Power Supplies, References & RegulatorsBridge rectifiers, reservoir ripple, load regulation, zener references, pass regulators, feedback, current limiting, decoupling and a complete 5 V regulated supplyRFspice: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
- 18. Noise, Distortion, Tolerance & Robust DesignJohnson, shot and flicker noise; input referral; noise gain; distortion; slew/clipping; tolerance, temperature and worst-case design; low-noise front endRFspice: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
- 19. Complete Analog Design Case StudyEnd-to-end specification, architecture, bias, gain, Class-AB buffering, feedback, frequency response, verification, tolerance and final design reviewRFspice: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
- 20. Practical Sensor & Transducer InterfacesSensor source models, bridges, thermistors, photodiode TIAs, current and capacitive sensors, piezo interfaces, instrumentation amplifiers and 4-20 mA receiversRFspice: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
- 21. Data-Converter InterfacesSampling and aliasing, ADC acquisition and kickback, anti-alias filters, reference drive, differential inputs, DAC outputs, reconstruction, quantisation and ENOBRFspice: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
RFspice numbers correspond to the numbered topic/page in each chapter.