Model of the Month
Modeling a digital low-dropout (LDO) regulator
This application note explains how to model a basic digital LDO and simulate its line, load, reference transient and DC/AC regulation characteristics.
November 2024
Tip of the Month
A common mistake when modeling a high-pass filter with the 'filter' primitive
For high-pass filters, the 'gain' parameter of the 'filter' primitive does not directly define the passband gain. This Q&A post explains how to set its parameters correctly.
Primitive of the Month
filter
This core primitive of XMODEL can model a linear filter with arbitrary numbers of poles and zeros.
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