SPICE Marathon: Complete Guide to Circuit Analysis with NGSPICE & GNU-PLOT | From Basics to Advanced

Welcome to the SPICE Simulation Marathon by TechSimplifiedTV — a comprehensive 11-part series compiled into one complete video. This marathon covers everything you need to understand, simulate, and analyze circuits using NGSPICE and GNU-PLOT, from installation to advanced analysis techniques. 🎯 What You Will Learn Installation and use of NGSPICE and GNU-PLOT SPICE netlist structure and element syntax Types of analyses: DC, AC, TRAN, NOISE, DISTORTION, SENSITIVITY Parameter and model definitions in SPICE Circuit debugging and optimization techniques Practical application examples for VLSI and analog circuit design Whether you’re a student, researcher, or electronics engineer, this full-length session will help you build strong fundamentals and practical skills in circuit simulation. 📘 Chapters 00:00:00 Beginning and Intro 00:00:48 Introduction to NGSPICE and GNU-PLOT + Installation guide Overview and installation of NGSPICE and GNU-PLOT, followed by running your first SPICE circuit simulation. 10:11 Understanding SPICE Netlists Structure and sections of SPICE netlists with examples of CMOS, RC, and RLC circuits. Includes hands-on simulation demonstrations. 00:45:08 Basics of SPICE Simulation Types of SPICE simulators, element notations, and basic statements like .TITLE, .END, and comments for better documentation. 01:07:25 Libraries, Models, and Subcircuits Detailed explanation of .LIB, .INC, .SUBCKT, and .MODEL statements with examples and visual infographics. 01:40:03 Troubleshooting and Options Common SPICE issues, debugging strategies, and use of .OPTION, .IC, and .NODESET commands for error-free simulation. 02:10:42 Using .ALTER and .PARAM Explanation of .PARAM as a global variable and .ALTER for modifying simulations dynamically with detailed examples. 02:30:08 Electrical Characterization in SPICE Learn how to use .PRINT, .PROBE, and .MEAS statements effectively, with TRIG-TARG and PARAM examples for detailed analysis. 03:07:09 Independent Sources in SPICE Comprehensive discussion on DC, AC, Pulse, Exponential, Sawtooth, PWL, and Sinusoidal sources with examples and applications. 03:23:36 Dependent Sources and Polynomial Models Explore VCVS, VCCS, CCCS, and CCVS sources, along with polynomial source applications in 1D and 2D configurations. 03:38:45 Simulation Analyses (OP, DC, AC, TRAN) Detailed breakdown of operating point, DC sweep, AC, and transient analysis — including syntax, examples, and practical insights. 04:00:05 Advanced Analyses (NOISE, DISTORTION, SENSITIVITY) Understand NOISE, DISTORTION, and SENSITIVITY analysis in SPICE with syntax explanations and real-world examples. #vlsitraining #spice #vlsidesign This Video also refers to: complete SPICE simulation course with NGSPICE and GNU-PLOT how to run SPICE simulations for analog and digital circuits step-by-step tutorial for SPICE beginners and students understanding SPICE netlists and element syntax how to perform DC, AC, and transient analysis in SPICE noise and distortion analysis using SPICE commands troubleshooting common SPICE simulation errors how to use .PARAM, .ALTER, and .MODEL in SPICE difference between dependent and independent sources in SPICE VLSI circuit simulation using NGSPICE complete NGSPICE tutorial with examples how to simulate CMOS, RC, and RLC circuits using SPICE learn SPICE for semiconductor and analog design Credits : Image by manseok Kim from Pixabay