Title :
SPICE macro model for the simulation of zener diode I-V characteristics
Author :
Wong, Simon ; Hu, C.-M.
Author_Institution :
Valid Logic Systems, San Jose, CA, USA
fDate :
7/1/1991 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The problems encountered when using the existing SPICE diode model to represent the I-V characteristics of a Zener diode in the reverse region are examined. A Zener diode macro model that has accurate I-V simulation characteristics and can be easily constructed using SPICE-provided primitives is presented. The static I-V characteristics and temperature response of the diode are reviewed. The performance of the model is discussed, and its main enhancements as compared to the SPICE model are identified.<>
Keywords :
Zener diodes; digital simulation; semiconductor device models; I-V characteristics; SPICE macro model; diode model; reverse region; simulation; temperature response; zener diode; Breakdown voltage; Diodes; Electric breakdown; Equations; Impedance; Integrated circuit modeling; Knee; Leakage current; SPICE; Temperature dependence;
Journal_Title :
Circuits and Devices Magazine, IEEE
