MicroSim PSpice for Windows, Volume I

I. DC/AC CIRCUITS1. Introduction to Schematics-Ohm's Law2. Introduction to Probe-The DC Sweep Mode3. AC Circuits-The Transient Mode4. Complex Numbers-The AC Sweep Mode5. The Tank Circuit-Resolution6. Families of Curves-The Parametric Mode7. The RC Time Constant-Pulsed Waveforms8. Device Models-Temperature Coefficient9. An Analog Computer-Series ResonanceII. DIODE CIRCUITS10. The Diode-Switching Speed11. The Power Supply-Voltage Regulation12. Clippers, Clampers, and Multipliers-Component Initialization13. The Analog Switch-Crash StudiesIII. THE BIPOLAR TRANSISTOR14. Bipolar Transistor Characteristics-Collector Curves15. Bipolar Biasing-Stability and DC Sensitivity16. Bipolar Amplifier-Small-Signal17. Bipolar Buffer-Frequency-Domain Analysis18. Amplifier Power-Class A Operation19. Amplifier Efficiency-Classes B and CIV. THE FIELD-EFFECT TRANSISTOR20. Field-Effect Transistor Characteristics-Drain Curves21. FET Biasing-Stability22. FET Amplifiers and Buffers-Input ImpedanceV. SPECIAL SOLID-STATE STUDIES23. The Transistor As a Switch-Frequency of Operation24. Thyristors-The Silicon-Control RectifierVI. SPECIAL PROCESSES25. Harmonic Distortion-Fourier Analysis26. Noise Analysis-Signal-to-Noise Ratio27. Monte Carlo Analysis-Tolerances28. Worst Case Analysis-AC Sensitivity29. Performance Analysis-Histograms30. Controlled Sources-Analog Behavioral Modeling31. Modular Design-Hierarchy32. Optimization-Goals, Parameters, and ConstraintsVII. ANALOG COMMUNICATIONS33. Amplitude Modulation-DetectionAPPENDICESAppendix A. NotesAppendix B. ProbeAppendix C. Scale SuffixesAppendix D. Spec SheetsAppendix E. Windows TutorialAppendix F. Part Search TechniquesAppendix G. Schematic Display OptionsAppendix H. Built-In Goal FunctionsIndex