Chapter 10

DC Initialization and Operating Point Analysis

This chapter describes DC initialization and operating point analysis. It covers the following topics:

• Understanding the Simulation Flow
• Performing Initialization and Analysis
• Using DC Initialization and Operating Point Statements
• .DC Statement--DC Sweeps
• Using Other DC Analysis Statements
• Setting DC Initialization Control Options
• Specifying Accuracy and Convergence
• Reducing DC Errors
• Diagnosing Convergence Problems