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.

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