June 2020

TIP OF THE MONTH

xbit vs. wire/reg

Learn when is the best to use the xbit type for digital signals and when is not.

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PRIMITIVE OF THE MONTH

filter_disc, filter_disc_var

These primitives model fixed and variable discrete-time filters with arbitrary transfer functions, both IIR and FIR.

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MODEL OF THE MONTH

Modeling a polynomial function with saturation limits

There is a really simple way to model an arbitrary mathematical function with upper and lower limits.

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UPCOMING EVENT

Meet XMODEL at virtual DAC crossing

At DAC 2020, find out how XMODEL, GLISTER, and MODELZEN can address your needs in analog/mixed-signal verification!

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Latest Issues

July 2025

Analyzing the Power-Saving Benefits of DBI Encoding for High-Speed Transceivers and More

June 2025

Measuring Open-Loop Transfer Function of DC-DC Converter, Extracting Charge-Pump Converter Models, and More

May 2025

XMODEL at DAC 2025, Modeling an Asynchronous SAR-ADC, and More

April 2025

Modeling NAND Flash Memory, Measuring Comparator's Offset, and More

March 2025

Silicon Photonics Simulation with XMODEL, Measuring I-V Curves, and More