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Multiple Instances of Vsource with Different File Variable

Hi,I need to have over 400 instances of vsource as a pwl in my design with the input to the pwl specified as a csv file. I want to pass the csv file as variable for each instance with variable names...

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Gain Amplifier design help

Hi Altruists, I want to design a gain amplifier using AWR microwave office. Can you anybody share any example kind design or any help?

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IP3 of Mixer

Hi everyone,1) I am trying to measure the IP3 of a mixer that mixes a sin wave with a pulse wave. So can i use PSS + PAC to measure IP3 of this circuit or I have to use QPSS+QPAC.2) If I have to use...

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Power supply

Hello,I have designed an impedance matching circuit to adapt an antenna.I would like to test the entire schematic by inputting different powers through the input port, such as -10dBm or -20dBm, and...

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Now evaluating AWR: General question concerning AWR vs. Virtuoso (PDK reuse).

Hopefully, this is the correct forum to ask this question. If not, I apologize and ask to be directed to the proper forum.I am now using AWR microwave office under the evaluation license.  I would like...

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What License is Required for Non-Linear Stability Analysis in AWR Microwave...

I'm trying to do a Non-Linear Stability Analysis in AWR MWO 17.While plotting Input/Output Gamma using Gamma Probe (Closed Form): GPROBE2, getting an error saying .AP_HB:NLGAM_GP2(GPROBE2.GP1,1,50,0) :...

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using steppreset as part of dynamic parameter vector

I can successfully use stepparam as a dynamic variable on its own, but when i try to insert it as part of a setof variables, i get a simulation errorERROR: Unknown parameter `lx' has been specified in...

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Phase noise from transient: PN function

Hi,I wanted to follow up on an old post (now locked) and have two questions:https://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/f/rf-design/47278/usage-of-pn-after-transient-noise-simulationis the...

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Custom open Fault injection in ADE assembler 20.1

Hello,I am working in a project for fault injection and simulation. Currently, I am using ADE assembler 20.1 version. I want to inject custom open fault in the circuit. I want to know if this is...

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Use of calcVal function & sequential simulations where the source simulation...

Hi,My question is as follows:I have two tests: "dc1" & "dc2"For "dc1", I have a local variable sweep ("vdc"):And the second test "dc2" uses a calcVal function dependent on "dc1":"vdc_at_3mA" is an...

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How to enable CUDA processing?

my system has a ISV certified GPU. Other design software are able to use the CUDA processing feature. But I'm unable to find any such option in the AWRDE.How do I do that?

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Frequency multiplier phase noise simulation and how to get raising/falling...

Hi,I have a frequency multiplier driven circuit (x2) and would like to plot the phase noise for one edge only (as if I used sampled jitter). I have read the thread...

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Errors Using Data Files in AWR MWO

Hi all,I have been having what seems to be an abnormal amount of trouble using vectors obtained from data files in AWR Microwave Office (v16.03r).I'm attempting to plot the impedance of a transformer I...

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PSS simulation with oscillator circuit

There is an oscillator part in my circuit. The pulse signal generated by the first ring oscillation part has a width of about 31us.Using this oscillator, some oscillation signals are subsequently...

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How to evaluate the large-signal stability of power amplifiers?

Hi, everyone,I am a student learning  to use Cadence' s suite of tools. I wonder how to evaluate the large-signal stability of power amplifier using Cadence' s design tools.I know that Keysight's ADS...

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Plotting Normalized S11 for multiple traces

GreetingsUsed to use Microwave Office extensively ten years ago, but have been in the field so my modeling skills are little rusty.I am capturing linear S parameters from a Vector Network Analyzer...

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Getting Operating Point Data in PEX (extracted)

Hi,My virtuoso and spectre version: ICADVM20.1-64b.NYISR30.2When I want to check a voltage inside the hierarchy, I usually use a deepprobe. For example, in a schematic view, I type...

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EMX parametric simulations of a PCELL

Hi!I'm trying to make a parametric simulation of a PCELL using EMX. Something similar to what is reported here.Basically, I'd like to make a parametric simulation in EMX of a PCELL like the inductor...

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EMX ".proc" file for GPDK180 process

Hi,  could you please point me to where a ".proc" file for GPDK180 process to pair up with the EMX tool can be found?   Your help would be awesome.  Thanks a bunch!  Best,   Anton

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Loadpull Compression point impedance using xdb analysis in Harmonic Balance

Hello everybody, now I am using harmonic balance analysis to determine the optimum load impedance of Power Amplifier, In harmonic balance analysis panel, right click the compressionThen after the...

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