Winter 2016

Questions and Answers
Easily Overlooked Features
Using the Optimizer to Set Oscillator Frequency
The Fit to Standard Values Command
Fourier Analysis Guidelines
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Fall 2015

Questions and Answers
Easily Overlooked Features
Working With Nonlinear Capacitors
Viewing Monte Carlo Circuit Cases
Making a DPDT Switch
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Spring 2015

Questions and Answers
Easily Overlooked Features
Subcircuit Variables and Passed Parameter
A Simple Way to Add Parts to the Component Library
Plotting Ferrite Core Impedance and S Parameter Curves
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Winter 2015

Questions and Answers
Easily Overlooked Features
Creating Parts with Many Pins
Curve Fitting with Micro-Cap
Quasi Small Signal Analysis Updated
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Summer 2014 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Encryption Migrate Command Importing data from MATLAB Exporting data to MATLAB Summer 2014 Newsletter Files Summer 2014 Newsletter PDF File	Spring 2014 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Exporting Data to Excel Stepper Motor Model AC Induction Motor Model Spring 2014 Newsletter Files Spring 2014 Newsletter PDF File
Winter 2014 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Phase Locked Loops FSK System Using a PLL Batch Files Winter 2014 Newsletter Files Winter 2014 Newsletter PDF File	Fall 2013 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Worst Case Analysis Stability Analysis .Measure commands Fourier Window Functions Fall 2013 Newsletter Files Fall 2013 Newsletter PDF File
Winter 2013 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Performance Functions Analysis Plot Labels Periodic Steady State Winter 2013 Newsletter Files Winter 2013 Newsletter PDF File	Fall 2012 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Plotting AC Impedance A Simple Current Limiter Compact Current Meter Dynamic Analysis Mode Fall 2012 Newsletter Files Fall 2012 Newslettclser PDF File
Summer 2012 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Plotting Gain and Phase in Harmonic Distortion Using Array Variables Comparing Analysis Modes Summer 2012 Newsletter Files Summer 2012 Newsletter PDF File	Spring 2012 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Analyzing Mixers Using Intermodulation Distortion Analysis The FFT Window Monte Carlo Tolerances and Distributions Spring 2012 Newsletter Files Spring 2012 Newsletter PDF File
Winter 2012 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Using the N-Port Component QAM Modulator Macro Simulating an Audio Amplifier in Harmonic Distortion Analysis Winter 2012 Newsletter Files Winter 2012 Newsletter PDF File	Fall 2011 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Creating Wingspread Plots Importing and Exporting WAV Files Comb Filter Macro Fall 2011 Newsletter Files Fall 2011 Newsletter PDF File
Summer 2011 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Diode If vs Vf Temperature Modeling Simulating TDR Measurements Measuring Power Factor in Linear Circuits Summer 2011 Newsletter Files Summer 2011 Newsletter PDF File	Spring 2011 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Plotting Loop Gain Using the Tian Method Modeling Skin Effect in an AC Analysis Measuring Crest Factor Spring 2011 Newsletter Files Spring 2011 Newsletter PDF File
Winter 2011 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Simulating Switched Capacitor Filters Creating Ferrite Bead Models Importing PWL Data From A File Winter 2011 Newsletter Files Winter 2011 Newsletter PDF File	Fall 2010 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Changing the Power Supplies of a Digital Library Part Optimizing Subcircuits in the Model Program Creating Nichols and Nyquist Plots Fall 2010 Newsletter Files Fall 2010 Newsletter PDF File
Summer 2010 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Introducing Micro-Cap 10 Retriggerable Monostable Multivibrator Macro VCO with Square Wave Output Macro Summer 2010 Newsletter Files Summer 2010 Newsletter PDF File	Fall 2009 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Calculating VSWR, Return Loss, Reflection Coefficient, and Mismatch Loss Balun Macro Pulse Width Modulator Macro Fall 2009 Newsletter Files Fall 2009 Newsletter PDF File
Summer 2009 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Memristor Macros Using the Tolerance Dialog Box Adding File Links to a Schematic Summer 2009 Newsletter Files Summer 2009 Newsletter PDF File	Spring 2009 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Modeling a Warburg Impedance in AC Analysis Enabling and Disabling Schematic Objects Displaying Calculations in Dynamic DC Spring 2009 Newsletter Files Spring 2009 Newsletter PDF File
Winter 2009 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Quasi Small Signal Analysis Optimizing NTC Thermistor Coefficients Limiting Phase Plots to +/- 180 Degrees Winter 2009 Newsletter Files Winter 2009 Newsletter PDF File	Fall 2008 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Optimizing for Phase Margin RTD Macro Frequency Weighting Filter Macro Fall 2008 Newsletter Files Fall 2008 Newsletter PDF File
Summer 2008 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Plotting an AC Coupled Waveform Modeling Switch Bounce Using .Warning Statements Summer 2008 Newsletter Files Summer 2008 Newsletter PDF File	Spring 2008 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Constant Power Load Macro Adding SPICE Models from Manufacturers Plotting Total RMS Noise Voltage Spring 2008 Newsletter Files Spring 2008 Newsletter PDF File
Winter 2008 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features CPFSK Modulator Macro Using the IBIS Components Christophe Basso SMPS Book and Circuit Examples Christophe Basso Files Winter 2008 Newsletter Files Winter 2008 Newsletter PDF File	Fall 2007 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Simulating a PID Controller DC Motor Macro Using the Bus Fall 2007 Newsletter Files Fall 2007 Newsletter PDF File
Summer 2007 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Optimization in Dynamic DC Peak Detector Macro Using Multiple Shapes and Shape Groups Summer 2007 Newsletter Files Summer 2007 Newsletter PDF File	Spring 2007 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Using the Waveform Buffer Simulating the Lorenz Attractor Lead Acid Battery Macro Spring 2007 Newsletter Files Spring 2007 Newsletter PDF File
Winter 2007 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Introducing Micro-Cap 9 Repetitive Time Switch Macro Measuring Insertion Loss Winter 2007 Newsletter Files Winter 2007 Newsletter PDF File	Summer 2006 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Monostable Multivibrator Macro Correlating Monte Carlo Parameters Using the Sample and Hold Source Summer 2006 Newsletter Files Summer 2006 Newsletter PDF File
Spring 2006 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Network Installation Troubleshooting Modeling Impedance with Tabular Data in AC Analysis BJT Temperature Modeling Spring 2006 Newsletter Files Spring 2006 Newsletter PDF File	Winter 2006 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features RMS Macro 3dB Point Performance Plots Importing Inductance Values from a Text File Winter 2006 Newsletter Files Winter 2006 Newsletter PDF File
Fall 2005 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Setting a Guassian Distribution for Random Values Quasi Small Signal Analysis SPICE3 Operators Versus Standard Boolean Operators Fall 2005 Newsletter Files Fall 2005 Newsletter PDF File	Summer 2005 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Resettable Integrator Macro Centralizing Component, Shape, and Model Files Passing Parameters Through Batch Files Summer 2005 Newsletter Files Summer 2005 Newsletter PDF File
Spring 2005 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Using the Make Subcircuit Option Smith Charts and Impedance Plots Voltage Limiting Current Source Macro Spring 2005 Newsletter Files Spring 2005 Newsletter PDF File	Winter 2005 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Using Global Nodes Amplitude Modulator Macro Optimizing a Core Model from a Data Sheet Winter 2005 Newsletter Files Winter 2005 Newsletter PDF File
Fall 2004 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Staircase Source Macro Upgrading to Micro-Cap 8 Using the Micro-Cap 8 IBIS Translator Fall 2004 Newsletter Files Fall 2004 Newsletter PDF File	Summer 2004 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Modeling Photodiodes Using FFT Windows HSPICE Style MOSFET Binning Summer 2004 Newsletter Files Summer 2004 Newsletter PDF File
Spring 2004 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Introducing Micro-Cap 8 Repeater Macro Three Phase Triangle Source Macro Spring 2004 Newsletter Files Spring 2004 Newsletter PDF File	Fall 2003 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Micro-Cap and Hyperthread Technology Text Stepping of Model Statements and Subcircuits Digital Clock Macro Fall 2003 Newsletter Files Fall 2003 Newsletter PDF File
Summer 2003 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Creating A Schmitt Trigger Input Digital I/O Interface Model Smooth Transition Time Switch Diode Materials Temperature Parameter Values Summer 2003 Newsletter Files Summer 2003 Newsletter PDF File	Spring 2003 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Creating An Open Drain Output Digital I/O Interface Model Creating And Using User Source Files Optimizing AC Analysis Frequency Step Sampling Spring 2003 Newsletter Files Spring 2003 Newsletter PDF File
Winter 2003 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Creating A Digital I/O Interface Model Modifying Component Icons In The Toolbar Hysteresis Switch Macro Winter 2003 Newsletter Files Winter 2003 Newsletter PDF File	Fall 2002 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Digital Potentiometer Macro Converting an Excel File to a User Source File Creating Eye Diagrams Fall 2002 Newsletter Files Fall 2002 Newsletter PDF File
Summer 2002 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Using IBIS Models Six Pulse Diode Rectifiers Phase-controlled Six Pulse Rectifier/Inverter Summer 2002 Newsletter PDF File	Spring 2002 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Schottky Diodes Modeling the DIAC A UC1845 Macro Model UC1845 Newsletter Files Spring 2002 Newsletter PDF File
Winter 2002 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Using Symbolic Variables Simulating the Multiplier Parameter in BJT Models Porting Micro-Cap 5 and 6 Files To Micro-Cap 7 Winter 2002 Newsletter PDF File	Fall 2001 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Introducing Micro-Cap 7 Variable-K Transformer Model Plotting Filter Step and Impulse Response Fall 2001 Newsletter PDF File
Winter 2001 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Plotting Loop Gain and Phase Margin Current-limited Power Supply Model Measuring S-Parameters Converting S-Parameters to Y-Parameters Loop Gain Newsletter Files Winter 2001 Newsletter PDF File	Fall 2000 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Modeling LEDs Modeling Zener Diodes Two Models For Relays Fall 2000 Newsletter PDF File
Summer 2000 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Using Probe on a Spice File Initializing a Flip-flop and Parts That Use Them How to Build a Modulator / Demodulator Summer 2000 Newsletter PDF File	Spring 2000 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Importing Micro-Cap Schematics and Plots New Duncan Munro Vacuum Tube Models Measuring Phase Margin Spring 2000 Newsletter PDF File
Winter 2000 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Changing the Digital Power Supplies Adding New Parts to the MC6 Libraries Switched-mode Power Supply Models Winter 2000 Newsletter PDF File	Fall 1999 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Merging Components and Shapes into MC6 Using Global Nodes Monte Carlo Error Reports NTC7 Test Signal Fall 1999 Newsletter PDF File
Spring-Summer 1999 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Introducing Micro-Cap 6 Table Defined Resistance Digital vs Analog Pullup Resistors Perfect Transformer vs Ideal Transformer Spring-Summer 1999 Newsletter PDF File	Winter 1999 Questions and Answers Easily Overlooked Features Animate Mode Spark-Gap Macro Stepping the Duty Cycle of a Pulse Source Fourier Theory and Phase Winter 1999 Newsletter PDF File
Fall 1998 Easily Overlooked Features Revised Pink Noise Source Solving Differential Equations Thermistor Macro Windows NT and Service Pack 4 Incompatibilities Fall 1998 Newsletter PDF File	Summer 1998 Easily Overlooked Features White and Pink Noise Source Macros FSK Modulator Macro AC Analysis Convergence Technique User Defined Functions Summer 1998 Newsletter PDF File
Spring 1998 Easily Overlooked Features Using a Vendor Supplied Subcircuit Chebyshev Filter Macro PSK Modulator Macro Storing the Time of an Event Spring 1998 Newsletter PDF File	Winter 1998 Easily Overlooked Features Modeling a Commercial Digital Component Wideband Transformer Macro Importing Graphical Templates Sweeping a Resistor in DC Analysis Winter 1998 Newsletter PDF File
Fall 1997 Easily Overlooked Features Noise Source Macro Modeling Skin Effect Common Digital Mistakes MC5 File Hierarchy Fall 1997 Newsletter PDF File	Summer 1997 Plotting Y Parameters Opamp Offset Parameters and Saturation Changing the Opamp Model for Different Power Supplies Using Performance Functions to Analyze a Filter Summer 1997 Newsletter PDF File
Spring 1997 Delay Macro Measuring Input Impedance Lossy Transmission Line Modeling Simulating Loop Gain Spring 1997 Newsletter PDF File	Winter 1997 Introducing MC5 Version 2.0 Sample and Hold Macro Gyrator Macro The Dangers of Aliasing Winter 1997 Newsletter PDF File
Fall 1996 Tolerancing a Battery Z Domain Simulation Stepping a Triangle Source Peak Changing the Power Supplies of Digital Parts Fall 1996 Newsletter PDF File	Summer 1996 Accessing New User Libraries Modeling a Programmable Logic Array Creating and Using a Macro HP Printer Driver Incompatibilities Summer 1996 Newsletter PDF File