Tip of the Month
Using PSL assertions for analog circuit checks
Here is an example of a PSL assertion checking the supply current level during a power-down mode.
May 2024
Model of the Month
Modeling a digital phase interpolator with arbitrary INL/DNL characteristics
Adding nonlinear characteristics to the existing phase interpolator model is super easy. Just add a 'pwl_func' primitive.
Primitive of the Month
meas_max
This primitive is useful when checking whether an xreal-type signal is below a certain threshold over a time interval.
XMODEL Release Updates
XMODEL 2024.05
This release introduces an advanced circuit partitioning algorithm with 'vsource' elements, enabling efficient supply current simulations of large circuits.
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