August 2022

Model of the Month

Modeling low-dropout (LDO) regulators

This application note demonstrates how to model two basic types of LDO regulators and simulate their key characteristics.

Tip of the Month

Modeling MOSFETs operating in linear/triode region

Here is a tip on how to model transistors that behave as variable resistors.

Primitive of the Month

prbs_gen

This primitive generates a pseudo-random bit sequence, now with a new parameter 'seq_mode', defining whether the parallel stream is a MSB-first or LSB-first sequence.

XMODEL Release Updates

XMODEL 2022.08

This release adds a new 'seq_mode' parameter to the 'prbs_gen' primitive, and 'trig_mode' parameters to the 'meas_ber' and 'probe_ber' primitives.

Latest Issues

September 2024

XMODEL at DVCon Europe 2024, Modeling SRAM Array, and More

August 2024

Modeling PCIe Receiver Detection Circuit, Exporting XWAVE Analysis Results, and More

July 2024

Webinar on Silicon Photonics Modeling & Simulation, Modeling Nonlinear PAM4 Transmitters, and More

June 2024

XMODEL at DAC 2024, Modeling an Adaptive DFE Receiver, and More

May 2024

Modeling a Phase Interpolator with INL/DNL, Using PSL Assertions for Analog Checks, and More