Hello group,

I'm looking for SPICE software recommendations, both freeware and for
purchase.  Whose programs do you use, and why?

Thanks,

Francis.

Hello group,

I'm looking for SPICE software recommendations, both freeware and for
purchase. Whose programs do you use, and why?

Thanks,

Francis.

It is free, and is probably the fastest, most likely to converge, and all
around
best spice package available.

Hello group,

I'm looking for SPICE software recommendations, both freeware and for
purchase. Whose programs do you use, and why?

Thanks,

Francis.

I'll put my vote in for LTspice. Free, works well, PSpice compatible

Hello group,

I'm looking for SPICE software recommendations, both freeware and for
purchase. Whose programs do you use, and why?

Thanks,

Francis.

On Mon, 7 Apr 2008 11:34:59 -0400, "Francis Elers"
franciselers@earthlink.net> wrote:

Hello group,

I'm looking for SPICE software recommendations, both freeware and for
purchase. Whose programs do you use, and why?

Thanks,

Francis.

I'll put my vote in for LTspice. Free, works well, PSpice compatible
syntax, and if there's a bug, Mike E. fixes it pronto. I've seen him
fix bugs in a matter of hours! Mike will also add user recommended
features when he sees fit. I find myself using LTspice over PSpice for
most small tasks since it is easy to use.

I like PSpice for the graphing capabilities, the one thing where
LTspice doesn't shine.

---
Mark

Hello group,

I'm looking for SPICE software recommendations, both freeware and for
purchase. Whose programs do you use, and why?

Thanks,

Francis.

On Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:56:20 GMT, qrk <SpamTrap@spam.net> wrote:

On Mon, 7 Apr 2008 11:34:59 -0400, "Francis Elers"
franciselers@earthlink.net> wrote:

Hello group,

I'm looking for SPICE software recommendations, both freeware and for
purchase. Whose programs do you use, and why?

Thanks,

Francis.

I'll put my vote in for LTspice. Free, works well, PSpice compatible
syntax, and if there's a bug, Mike E. fixes it pronto. I've seen him
fix bugs in a matter of hours! Mike will also add user recommended
features when he sees fit. I find myself using LTspice over PSpice for
most small tasks since it is easy to use.

I like PSpice for the graphing capabilities, the one thing where
LTspice doesn't shine.

The only thing keeping me from switching.

Jim Thompson wrote:
On Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:56:20 GMT, qrk <SpamTrap@spam.net> wrote:

On Mon, 7 Apr 2008 11:34:59 -0400, "Francis Elers"
franciselers@earthlink.net> wrote:

Hello group,

I'm looking for SPICE software recommendations, both freeware and for
purchase. Whose programs do you use, and why?

Thanks,

Francis.

I'll put my vote in for LTspice. Free, works well, PSpice compatible
syntax, and if there's a bug, Mike E. fixes it pronto. I've seen him
fix bugs in a matter of hours! Mike will also add user recommended
features when he sees fit. I find myself using LTspice over PSpice for
most small tasks since it is easy to use.

I like PSpice for the graphing capabilities, the one thing where
LTspice doesn't shine.

The only thing keeping me from switching.


What don't you like about LTSpice's graphing?

You should see the graphing of my DSO when you use its math functions.
Nice Taiwanese bonbon colors. But luckily it has an Excel interface and
there you can customize everything.

On Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:51:50 GMT, Joerg
notthisjoergsch@removethispacbell.net> wrote:

Jim Thompson wrote:
On Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:56:20 GMT, qrk <SpamTrap@spam.net> wrote:

On Mon, 7 Apr 2008 11:34:59 -0400, "Francis Elers"
franciselers@earthlink.net> wrote:

Hello group,

I'm looking for SPICE software recommendations, both freeware and for
purchase. Whose programs do you use, and why?

Thanks,

Francis.

I'll put my vote in for LTspice. Free, works well, PSpice compatible
syntax, and if there's a bug, Mike E. fixes it pronto. I've seen him
fix bugs in a matter of hours! Mike will also add user recommended
features when he sees fit. I find myself using LTspice over PSpice for
most small tasks since it is easy to use.

I like PSpice for the graphing capabilities, the one thing where
LTspice doesn't shine.
The only thing keeping me from switching.

What don't you like about LTSpice's graphing?

You should see the graphing of my DSO when you use its math functions.
Nice Taiwanese bonbon colors. But luckily it has an Excel interface and
there you can customize everything.

LTspice graphing dislikes:
1. Can't lock the scaling. This is my number one gripe about LTspice
graphing. The workaround is a few button clicks to recall saved graph
setup parameters.

2. Can't separate the graphing window from the main app window (nice
for dual monitor setup, schematic on one monitor, graph on second
monitor).

3. Doesn't have the equivalent of PSpice's Performance Analysis which
is handy for parametric runs.

4. A few years ago, didn't support cartesian coordinate display in AC
analysis. However, Mike added that feature which sidelined PSpice.

qrk wrote:
On Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:51:50 GMT, Joerg
notthisjoergsch@removethispacbell.net> wrote:

Jim Thompson wrote:
On Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:56:20 GMT, qrk <SpamTrap@spam.net> wrote:

On Mon, 7 Apr 2008 11:34:59 -0400, "Francis Elers"
franciselers@earthlink.net> wrote:

Hello group,

I'm looking for SPICE software recommendations, both freeware and for
purchase. Whose programs do you use, and why?

Thanks,

Francis.

I'll put my vote in for LTspice. Free, works well, PSpice compatible
syntax, and if there's a bug, Mike E. fixes it pronto. I've seen him
fix bugs in a matter of hours! Mike will also add user recommended
features when he sees fit. I find myself using LTspice over PSpice for
most small tasks since it is easy to use.

I like PSpice for the graphing capabilities, the one thing where
LTspice doesn't shine.
The only thing keeping me from switching.

What don't you like about LTSpice's graphing?

You should see the graphing of my DSO when you use its math functions.
Nice Taiwanese bonbon colors. But luckily it has an Excel interface and
there you can customize everything.

LTspice graphing dislikes:
1. Can't lock the scaling. This is my number one gripe about LTspice
graphing. The workaround is a few button clicks to recall saved graph
setup parameters.

2. Can't separate the graphing window from the main app window (nice
for dual monitor setup, schematic on one monitor, graph on second
monitor).

3. Doesn't have the equivalent of PSpice's Performance Analysis which
is handy for parametric runs.

4. A few years ago, didn't support cartesian coordinate display in AC
analysis. However, Mike added that feature which sidelined PSpice.


Ok, I can see that. Mostly I use SPICE just for "what-if" quick checks
where most of this didn't matter and I don't have a dual monitor setup
at the big PC (yet).

On Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:40:05 GMT, Joerg
notthisjoergsch@removethispacbell.net> wrote:

qrk wrote:
On Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:51:50 GMT, Joerg
notthisjoergsch@removethispacbell.net> wrote:

Jim Thompson wrote:
On Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:56:20 GMT, qrk <SpamTrap@spam.net> wrote:

On Mon, 7 Apr 2008 11:34:59 -0400, "Francis Elers"
franciselers@earthlink.net> wrote:

Hello group,

I'm looking for SPICE software recommendations, both freeware and for
purchase. Whose programs do you use, and why?

Thanks,

Francis.

I'll put my vote in for LTspice. Free, works well, PSpice compatible
syntax, and if there's a bug, Mike E. fixes it pronto. I've seen him
fix bugs in a matter of hours! Mike will also add user recommended
features when he sees fit. I find myself using LTspice over PSpice for
most small tasks since it is easy to use.

I like PSpice for the graphing capabilities, the one thing where
LTspice doesn't shine.
The only thing keeping me from switching.

What don't you like about LTSpice's graphing?

You should see the graphing of my DSO when you use its math functions.
Nice Taiwanese bonbon colors. But luckily it has an Excel interface and
there you can customize everything.
LTspice graphing dislikes:
1. Can't lock the scaling. This is my number one gripe about LTspice
graphing. The workaround is a few button clicks to recall saved graph
setup parameters.

2. Can't separate the graphing window from the main app window (nice
for dual monitor setup, schematic on one monitor, graph on second
monitor).

3. Doesn't have the equivalent of PSpice's Performance Analysis which
is handy for parametric runs.

4. A few years ago, didn't support cartesian coordinate display in AC
analysis. However, Mike added that feature which sidelined PSpice.

Ok, I can see that. Mostly I use SPICE just for "what-if" quick checks
where most of this didn't matter and I don't have a dual monitor setup
at the big PC (yet).

Here's my set-up...

Newsgroups: alt.binaries.schematics.electronic
Subject: From S.E.Cad: Group's favourite SPICE software -
DualMonitors.jpg
Message-ID: <ra8qv39mkuca6tei3c68o4r1jofaqv1j2b@4ax.com

I couldn't live now without dual monitors... makes probing _so_ nice!!

Jim Thompson wrote:
On Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:40:05 GMT, Joerg
notthisjoergsch@removethispacbell.net> wrote:

qrk wrote:
On Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:51:50 GMT, Joerg
notthisjoergsch@removethispacbell.net> wrote:

Jim Thompson wrote:
On Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:56:20 GMT, qrk <SpamTrap@spam.net> wrote:

On Mon, 7 Apr 2008 11:34:59 -0400, "Francis Elers"
franciselers@earthlink.net> wrote:

Hello group,

I'm looking for SPICE software recommendations, both freeware and for
purchase. Whose programs do you use, and why?

Thanks,

Francis.

I'll put my vote in for LTspice. Free, works well, PSpice compatible
syntax, and if there's a bug, Mike E. fixes it pronto. I've seen him
fix bugs in a matter of hours! Mike will also add user recommended
features when he sees fit. I find myself using LTspice over PSpice for
most small tasks since it is easy to use.

I like PSpice for the graphing capabilities, the one thing where
LTspice doesn't shine.
The only thing keeping me from switching.

What don't you like about LTSpice's graphing?

You should see the graphing of my DSO when you use its math functions.
Nice Taiwanese bonbon colors. But luckily it has an Excel interface and
there you can customize everything.
LTspice graphing dislikes:
1. Can't lock the scaling. This is my number one gripe about LTspice
graphing. The workaround is a few button clicks to recall saved graph
setup parameters.

2. Can't separate the graphing window from the main app window (nice
for dual monitor setup, schematic on one monitor, graph on second
monitor).

3. Doesn't have the equivalent of PSpice's Performance Analysis which
is handy for parametric runs.

4. A few years ago, didn't support cartesian coordinate display in AC
analysis. However, Mike added that feature which sidelined PSpice.

Ok, I can see that. Mostly I use SPICE just for "what-if" quick checks
where most of this didn't matter and I don't have a dual monitor setup
at the big PC (yet).

Here's my set-up...

Newsgroups: alt.binaries.schematics.electronic
Subject: From S.E.Cad: Group's favourite SPICE software -
DualMonitors.jpg
Message-ID: <ra8qv39mkuca6tei3c68o4r1jofaqv1j2b@4ax.com


Those links don't work for me, no idea why.

I couldn't live now without dual monitors... makes probing _so_ nice!!


I'd do that as well but it would become quite cramped in here. The
office desk is huge but the corner location is occupied by a laptop and
the other desk space is needed for paper.

An office laptop is essential. Like this morning when the electricity
was gone. The utility was amazing, 1/2h later jack hammers were heard
and another hour later power was back on.

BTW, did your nfilter catch any gmail junk in the last couple of hours?
I just wedged a blanket-filter for gmail into Thunderbird and it's
awfully quiet now.

On Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:40:05 GMT, Joerg
notthisjoergsch@removethispacbell.net> wrote:

qrk wrote:
On Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:51:50 GMT, Joerg
notthisjoergsch@removethispacbell.net> wrote:

Jim Thompson wrote:
On Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:56:20 GMT, qrk <SpamTrap@spam.net> wrote:

On Mon, 7 Apr 2008 11:34:59 -0400, "Francis Elers"
franciselers@earthlink.net> wrote:

Hello group,

I'm looking for SPICE software recommendations, both freeware and for
purchase. Whose programs do you use, and why?

Thanks,

Francis.

I'll put my vote in for LTspice. Free, works well, PSpice compatible
syntax, and if there's a bug, Mike E. fixes it pronto. I've seen him
fix bugs in a matter of hours! Mike will also add user recommended
features when he sees fit. I find myself using LTspice over PSpice for
most small tasks since it is easy to use.

I like PSpice for the graphing capabilities, the one thing where
LTspice doesn't shine.
The only thing keeping me from switching.

What don't you like about LTSpice's graphing?

You should see the graphing of my DSO when you use its math functions.
Nice Taiwanese bonbon colors. But luckily it has an Excel interface and
there you can customize everything.

LTspice graphing dislikes:
1. Can't lock the scaling. This is my number one gripe about LTspice
graphing. The workaround is a few button clicks to recall saved graph
setup parameters.

2. Can't separate the graphing window from the main app window (nice
for dual monitor setup, schematic on one monitor, graph on second
monitor).

3. Doesn't have the equivalent of PSpice's Performance Analysis which
is handy for parametric runs.

4. A few years ago, didn't support cartesian coordinate display in AC
analysis. However, Mike added that feature which sidelined PSpice.


Ok, I can see that. Mostly I use SPICE just for "what-if" quick checks
where most of this didn't matter and I don't have a dual monitor setup
at the big PC (yet).

Here's my set-up...

Newsgroups: alt.binaries.schematics.electronic
Subject: From S.E.Cad: Group's favourite SPICE software -
DualMonitors.jpg
Message-ID: <ra8qv39mkuca6tei3c68o4r1jofaqv1j2b@4ax.com

I couldn't live now without dual monitors... makes probing _so_ nice!!

...Jim Thompson

Me either.