November 2024

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.

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.

Latest Issues

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Checking the Settling of an Analog Signal, Handling Inherited Nets with Legacy SPICE Netlisters, and More

October 2025

A UVM Testbench for Worst-Case Analysis Using Bayesian Optimization and More

September 2025

XMODEL at DVCon Europe, Evaluating Transceivers with Multi-Drop Channels, and More

August 2025

Modeling Variations in ReRAMs, Supporting RNM Nettypes, and More

July 2025

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