Exporting a SPICE Netlist

For the scenario data that is displayed in Electrical Editor, the Export SPICE Netlist command allows you to export the relevant topology as a SPICE netlist.

1. On the main menu in Electrical Editor, click Tool > Export SPICE Netlist. The Export SPICE Netlist dialog is displayed.
2. Specify a folder to store the SPICE netlist file.
3. Enter a SPICE netlist file name and click Execute in the dialog. The SPICE netlist file is exported.

 

 

The following information is exported to the specified file.

Item	Description
Simulation time, Output time step	A .tran statement for transient analysis is exported. .tran <Output time step> <Simulation time>.
Stimulus	The stimulus that is set for the topology is exported as a V element. The voltage source required for operation of an IBIS model is also exported as a V element.
Active component	An IBIS model that corresponds to the buffer model assigned to the topology is exported as a B element. The file path is handled as a relative path. The actual IBIS file is exported to the folder that is described in the file path. When a package is considered, the characteristics of the package are exported as an X element and a .subckt statement.
R/L/C passive components	Resistors, inductors and capacitors that are included in the topology are exported as corresponding R/L/C elements.
N-port	The series model that is assigned to the topology is exported as an X element, and a .subckt statement.
Transmission Line	A transmission line is exported as a W element of a lossy transmission line for which high-frequency loss is considered.
Via	Vias are exported as C elements. Complex vias are exported as X elements and .subckt statements.
Probe	A .prob statement is exported for the voltage probe of an active component or connector. If a package is considered, both pins and die are considered.