Simulation Generic Components Library in Altium Designer

Created: March 17, 2023 | Updated: July 20, 2023
Applies to Altium Designer version: 23

Parent page: Advanced Topics

Installed by default and available from the Components panel, the Simulation Generic Components library provides access to various simulation-ready components: from RLC passives through discrete semiconductors to digital components in different formats.

Refer to the Adding Simulation Models to the Design section of the Verifying & Preparing a Project for Simulation page to learn more about available options for placing simulation-ready components in Altium Designer.

When a component from the Simulation Generic Components library is placed onto your schematics, select it to access its properties using the Properties panel in its Simulation Generic Component mode. The panel includes the Parameters region from where you can define the values of the component parameters.

Select a placed simulation generic component to define its parameters using the Properties panel. 
Select a placed simulation generic component to define its parameters using the Properties panel. 

Use the sections below to find information about the parameters of the components from the Simulation Generic Components library.

Parameter Name Description
Initial Voltage Amplitude of the node voltage (in Volts).

Parameter Name Description
Initial Voltage Amplitude of the node voltage (in Volts).

Parameter Name Description
FREQ Frequency (in Hertz).
V_RMS The root mean square (RMS) voltage (in Volts).

Parameter Name Description
FREQ Frequency (in Hertz).
V_RMS The root mean square (RMS) voltage (in Volts).

Parameter Name Description
nodesUP_closed If nodesUP_closed > 0, the switch closes the circuits in the Up position. Else the switch closes the circuits in the Down position.
Rclosed Closed state resistance (in Ohms).
Ropen Open state resistance (in Ohms).

Parameter Name Description
closed If closed > 0, the switch closes the circuits. Else the switch opens the circuits.
Rclosed Closed state resistance (in Ohms).
Ropen Open state resistance (in Ohms).

No parameter present

Parameter Name Description
Amp Peak amplitude of the sinusoid (in Amps).
DC DC offset current of the signal generator (in Amps).
Freq Frequency of the sinusoidal output current (in Hertz).
Phase Phase shift of the sinusoid at time zero (in degrees).

Parameter Name Description
J Moment of inertia (in kg * m2).
K Coupling factor.
LR Rotor's leakage inductance (in Henrys).
LS Stator's leakage inductance (in Henrys).
NP Number of poles.
RR Rotor's resistance (in Ohms).
RS Stator's resistance (in Ohms).

Parameter Name Description
Amp Peak amplitude of the sinusoid (in Volts).
Cpar Parallel capacitance (in Farads).
DC DC offset voltage of the signal generator (in Volts).
Freq Frequency of the sinusoidal output voltage (in Hertz).
Phase Phase shift of the sinusoid at time zero (in degrees).
Rser Series resistance (in Ohms).

Parameter Name Description
FC Carrier frequency (in Hertz).
KA Amplitude sensitivity.
OFFSET DC offset of the signal generator (in Volts).
VC Carrier amplitude (in Volts).

Parameter Name Description
fall_delay_inst Fall delay (in seconds).
in_high_inst Minimum 1-valued analog input (in Volts).
in_low_inst Maximum 0-valued analog input (in Volts).
rise_delay_inst Rise delay (in seconds).

Parameter Name Description
CPAR Parallel capacitance (in Farads).
DC Magnitude DC voltage value (in Volts).
RSER Series resistance (in Ohms).

Refer to the 8.2.1 Gummel-Poon Models and 31.5.1 BJT - Bipolar Junction Transistor sections of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 8.2.1 Gummel-Poon Models and 31.5.1 BJT - Bipolar Junction Transistor sections of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 8.2.2 VBIC Model and 31.5.2 VBIC - Vertical Bipolar Inter-Company Model sections of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 8.2.2 VBIC Model and 31.5.2 VBIC - Vertical Bipolar Inter-Company Model sections of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 8.2.1 Gummel-Poon Models and 31.5.1 BJT - Bipolar Junction Transistor sections of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 8.2.1 Gummel-Poon Models and 31.5.1 BJT - Bipolar Junction Transistor sections of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 8.2.1 Gummel-Poon Models and 31.5.1 BJT - Bipolar Junction Transistor sections of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 8.2.1 Gummel-Poon Models and 31.5.1 BJT - Bipolar Junction Transistor sections of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 8.2.2 VBIC Model and 31.5.2 VBIC - Vertical Bipolar Inter-Company Model sections of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 8.2.1 Gummel-Poon Models and 31.5.1 BJT - Bipolar Junction Transistor sections of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 8.2.1 Gummel-Poon Models and 31.5.1 BJT - Bipolar Junction Transistor sections of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 8.2.2 VBIC Model and 31.5.2 VBIC - Vertical Bipolar Inter-Company Model sections of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 7.1 Junction Diodes section of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Parameter Name Description
CPAR Equivalent parallel capacitance (in Farads).
LSER Equivalent series inductance (in Henrys).
RLSHUNT Shunt resistance across LSER (in Ohms).
RPAR Equivalent parallel resistance (in Ohms).
RSER Equivalent series resistance (in Ohms).
TEMP Component operating temperature (in °C).
Value Value for the capacitance (in Farads).

The equivalent circuit for a capacitor.
The equivalent circuit for a capacitor.

Parameter Name Description
Gain Current gain.
Voltage Source Name Name of a voltage source through which the controlling current flows.

Parameter Name Description
Gain Current gain.

Parameter Name Description
Expression Expression defining the source waveform.

Parameter Name Description
Coefficients List Polynomial coefficients.
Order The number of dimensions of the polynomial. The number of controlling sources must be equal to the number of dimensions.
Voltage Source Names Controlling voltage sources. Control variable is the current through these sources.

Parameter Name Description
Expression Expression delivering the x-value, which is used to generate a corresponding y-value according to the tabulated value pairs, using linear interpolation.
Table Value pairs.

Parameter Name Description
IH Hysteresis current (in Amps).
Initial Condition The starting point for the switch, either open (OFF) or closed (ON).
IT Threshold current (in Amps).
ROFF OFF state resistance (in Ohms).
RON ON state resistance (in Ohms).

Parameter Name Description
IOFF Control current for OFF state (in Amps).
ION Control current for ON state (in Amps).
ROFF OFF state resistance (in Ohms).
RON ON state resistance (in Ohms).

Parameter Name Description
Gain Transresistance (in Ohms).
Voltage Source Name The name of a voltage source through which the controlling current flows.

Parameter Name Description
Gain Transresistance (in Ohms).

Parameter Name Description
Expression Expression defining the source waveform.

Parameter Name Description
Coefficients List Polynomial coefficients.
Order The number of dimensions of the polynomial. The number of controlling sources must be equal to the number of dimensions.
Voltage Source Names Controlling voltage sources. Control variable is the current through these sources.

Parameter Name Description
Expression Expression delivering the x-value, which is used to generate a corresponding y-value according to the tabulated value pairs, using linear interpolation.
Table Value pairs.

Parameter Name Description
VHIGH Output upper limit (in Volts).
VHYS Hysteresis width (in Volts).
VLOW Output lower limit (in Volts).

Parameter Name Description
Coupling_Factor Coefficient of coupling, must be greater than 0 and less than or equal to 1.
L1 Inductance of the 1st discrete inductor (in Henrys).
L2 Inductance of the 2nd discrete inductor (in Henrys).

Parameter Name Description
F0 Nominal output frequency of the crystal (in Hertz).
Q Quality factor of the equivalent electrical circuit model for the crystal.
R Resistance exhibited by the crystal at the series resonant frequency (in Ohms).

Parameter Name Description
clk_delay_inst Delay from clk (in seconds).
clk_load_inst Clk load value (in Farads).
data_load_inst Data load value (in Farads).
fall_delay_inst Fall delay (in seconds).
reset_delay_inst Delay from reset (in seconds).
reset_load_inst Reset load (in Farads).
rise_delay_inst Rise delay (in seconds).
set_delay_inst Delay from set (in seconds).
set_load Set load value (in Farads).

Parameter Name Description
data_delay_inst Delay from data (in seconds).
data_load_inst Data load (in Farads).
enable_delay_inst Delay from enable (in seconds).
enable_load_inst Enable load value (in Farads).
fall_delay_inst Fall delay (in seconds).
reset_delay_inst Delay from RESET (in seconds).
reset_load_inst Reset load (in Farads).
rise_delay_inst Rise delay (in seconds).
set_delay_inst Delay from SET (in seconds).
set_load_inst Set load value (in Farads).

Refer to the 8.2.1 Gummel-Poon Models and 31.5.1 BJT - Bipolar Junction Transistor sections of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 8.2.1 Gummel-Poon Models and 31.5.1 BJT - Bipolar Junction Transistor sections of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Parameter Name Description
DC Amplitude of the source current (in Amps).

Parameter Name Description
BM Viscous friction (in N * m / (rad * s)).
JM Moment of inertia (in kg * m2).
KE Back EMF constant (in V * s / rad).
KT Torque constant (in N * m / A).
LA Armature inductance (in Henrys).
RA Armature resistance (in Ohms).
TL Load torque (in N * m).

Parameter Name Description
DELAY Time delay (in seconds).

Parameter Name Description
RS Series resistance (in Ohms).
VK Breakdown voltage (in Volts).

Parameter Name Description
adc_fall_delay_inst Fall delay (in seconds).
adc_rise_delay_inst Rise delay (in seconds).

Parameter Name Description
adc_fall_delay_inst Fall delay (in seconds).
adc_rise_delay_inst Rise delay (in seconds).

Parameter Name Description
fall_delay_inst The delay time between a change in a model’s internal state, as driven by its inputs, and a change in output to digital zero (in seconds).
input_load_inst The capacitance of one or all digital inputs (in Farads).
rise_delay_inst The delay time between a change in a model’s internal state, as driven by its inputs, and a change in output to digital one (in seconds).

Parameter Name Description
fall_delay_inst The delay time between a change in a model’s internal state, as driven by its inputs, and a change in output to digital zero (in seconds).
input_load_inst The capacitance of one or all digital inputs (in Farads).
rise_delay_inst The delay time between a change in a model’s internal state, as driven by its inputs, and a change in output to digital one (in seconds).

Parameter Name Description
adc_fall_delay_inst Fall delay (in seconds).
adc_in_high_inst Minimum 1-valued analog input (in Volts).
adc_in_low_inst Maximum 0-valued analog input (in Volts).
adc_rise_delay_inst Rise delay (in seconds).
period Period (in seconds).
phase Phase of the pulse signal (in degrees).
pwidth Pulse width (in seconds).
tdelay Delay time (in seconds).
tfall Fall time (in seconds).
trise Rise time (in seconds).
vhigh Pulsed value (in Volts).
vlow Initial value (in Volts).

Parameter Name Description
fall_delay_inst The delay time between a change in a model’s internal state, as driven by its inputs, and a change in output to digital zero (in seconds).
input_load_inst The capacitance of one or all digital inputs (in Farads).
rise_delay_inst The delay time between a change in a model’s internal state, as driven by its inputs, and a change in output to digital one (in seconds).

Parameter Name Description
fall_delay_inst The delay time between a change in a model’s internal state, as driven by its inputs, and a change in output to digital zero (in seconds).
input_load_inst The capacitance of one or all digital inputs (in Farads).
rise_delay_inst The delay time between a change in a model’s internal state, as driven by its inputs, and a change in output to digital one (in seconds).

Parameter Name Description
fall_delay_inst The delay time between a change in a model’s internal state, as driven by its inputs, and a change in output to digital zero (in seconds).
input_load_inst The capacitance of one or all digital inputs (in Farads).
rise_delay_inst The delay time between a change in a model’s internal state, as driven by its inputs, and a change in output to digital one (in seconds).

Parameter Name Description
fall_delay_inst The delay time between a change in a model’s internal state, as driven by its inputs, and a change in output to digital zero (in seconds).
input_load_inst The capacitance of one or all digital inputs (in Farads).
rise_delay_inst The delay time between a change in a model’s internal state, as driven by its inputs, and a change in output to digital one (in seconds).

Parameter Name Description
fall_delay_inst The delay time between a change in a model’s internal state, as driven by its inputs, and a change in output to digital zero (in seconds).
input_load_inst The capacitance of one or all digital inputs (in Farads).
rise_delay_inst The delay time between a change in a model’s internal state, as driven by its inputs, and a change in output to digital one (in seconds).

Parameter Name Description
fall_delay_inst The delay time between a change in a model’s internal state, as driven by its inputs, and a change in output to digital zero (in seconds).
input_load_inst The capacitance of one or all digital inputs (in Farads).
rise_delay_inst The delay time between a change in a model’s internal state, as driven by its inputs, and a change in output to digital one (in seconds).

Parameter Name Description
fall_delay_inst The delay time between a change in a model’s internal state, as driven by its inputs, and a change in output to digital zero (in seconds).
input_load_inst The capacitance of one or all digital inputs (in Farads).
rise_delay_inst The delay time between a change in a model’s internal state, as driven by its inputs, and a change in output to digital one (in seconds).

Refer to the 7.1 Junction Diodes section of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Parameter Name Description
IOFF Control current for OFF state (in Amps).
ION Control current for ON state (in Amps).
L_C Coil inductance (in Henrys).
ROFF OFF state resistance (in Ohms).
RON ON state resistance (in Ohms).
R_C Coil resistance (in Ohms).

Parameter Name Description
nodesUP_closed If nodesUP_closed > 0, the switch closes the circuits in the Up position. Else the switch closes the circuits in the Down position.
Rclosed Closed state resistance (in Ohms).
Ropen Open state resistance (in Ohms).

Parameter Name Description
closed If closed > 0, the button closes the circuits. Else the button opens the circuits.
Rclosed Closed state resistance (in Ohms).
Ropen Open state resistance (in Ohms).

Parameter Name Description
IOFF Control current for OFF state (in Amps).
ION Control current for ON state (in Amps).
L_C Coil inductance (in Henrys).
ROFF OFF state resistance (in Ohms).
RON ON state resistance (in Ohms).
R_C Coil resistance (in Ohms).

Parameter Name Description
closed If closed > 0, the switch closes the circuits. Else the switch opens the circuits.
Rclosed Closed state resistance (in Ohms).
Ropen Open state resistance (in Ohms).

Parameter Name Description
input_load_inst Input load (in Farads).
out_high_inst 1-valued analog output (in Volts).
out_low_inst 0-valued analog output (in Volts).
out_undef_inst Undefined valued analog output (in Volts).
t_fall_inst Fall time 1->0 (in seconds).
t_rise_inst Rise time 0->1 (in seconds).

Refer to the 7.1 Junction Diodes section of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Parameter Name Description
NC0 Number of cycles of the output waveform that will occur in the duration of a single zero bit of the input waveform.
NC1 Number of cycles of the output waveform that will occur in the duration of a single one bit of the input waveform.
TB Duration of a single bit (in seconds).
WMAG Magnitude of the output waveform (in Volts).

Parameter Name Description
Expression Expression defining the source waveform.

Parameter Name Description
Expression Expression defining the source waveform.

Parameter Name Description
CURRENT Fuse current (in Amps).
RESISTANCE Internal resistance (in Ohms).

Parameter Name Description
G Gyration conductance (in mhos).

Parameter Name Description
CPAR Equivalent parallel capacitance (in Farads).
DTEMP Component operating temperature difference (in °C).
Initial Current Time-zero current flowing through inductor (in Amps).
M Number of parallel units.
RPAR Equivalent parallel resistance (in Ohms).
RSER Equivalent series resistance (in Ohms).
TC1 First order temperature coefficient.
TC2 Second order temperature coefficient.
TEMP Component operating temperature (in °C).
Value Value for the inductance (in Henrys).
Note that the T_REL_LOCAL parameter is not used in this component.

The equivalent circuit for an inductor.
The equivalent circuit for an inductor.

Refer to the 9.2.2 JFET level 1 model with Parker Skellern modification section of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 9.2.3 JFET level 2 Parker Skellern model section of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 9.2.2 JFET level 1 model with Parker Skellern modification section of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 9.2.3 JFET level 2 Parker Skellern model section of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Parameter Name Description
clk_delay_inst Delay from clk (in seconds).
clk_load_inst Clk load value (in Farads).
fall_delay_inst Fall delay (in seconds).
jk_load_inst J,K load values (in Farads).
reset_delay_inst delay from reset (in seconds).
reset_load_inst Reset load (in Farads).
rise_delay_inst Rise delay (in seconds).
set_delay_inst Delay from set (in seconds).
set_load_inst Set load value (in Farads).

Refer to the 7.1 Junction Diodes section of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Parameter Name Description
Av_feedback Av*Feedback factor (Av_feedback = 1665 for Vout = 5V (default); Av_feedback = 694 for Vout = 12V; Av_feedback = 550 for Vout = 15V).
R1_Value Value of R1 (in Ohms) (R1_Value = 1020 for Vout = 5V (default); R1_Value = 2448 for Vout = 12V; R1_Value = 3060 for Vout = 15V).

Refer to the 11.2.1 MOS Level 1 and 31.6.1 MOS1 - Level 1 MOSFET model with Meyer capacitance model sections of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 11.2.2 MOS Level 2 and 31.6.2 MOS2 - Level 2 MOSFET model with Meyer capacitance model sections of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 11.2.3 MOS Level 3 and 31.6.3 MOS3 - Level 3 MOSFET model with Meyer capacitance model sections of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 11.2.8 BSIM1 model (level 4) and 31.6.6 BSIM1 - Berkeley Short Channel IGFET Model sections of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 11.2.9 BSIM2 model (level 5) and 31.6.7 BSIM2 - Berkeley Short Channel IGFET Model sections of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 11.2.4 MOS Level 6 and 31.6.4 MOS6 - Level 6 MOSFET model with Meyer capacitance model sections of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 11.2.10 BSIM3 model (levels 8, 49) and 31.6.8 BSIM3 sections of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 11.2.10 BSIM3 model (levels 8, 49) and 31.6.8 BSIM3 sections of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 11.2.10 BSIM3 model (levels 8, 49) and 31.6.8 BSIM3 sections of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 11.2.10 BSIM3 model (levels 8, 49) and 31.6.8 BSIM3 sections of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 31.6.5 MOS9 - Modified Level 3 MOSFET model section of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 11.2.14 BSIMSOI models (levels 10, 58, 55, 56, 57) section of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 11.2.11 BSIM4 model (levels 14, 54) and 31.6.9 BSIM4 sections of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 11.2.11 BSIM4 model (levels 14, 54) and 31.6.9 BSIM4 sections of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 11.2.11 BSIM4 model (levels 14, 54) and 31.6.9 BSIM4 sections of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 11.2.11 BSIM4 model (levels 14, 54) and 31.6.9 BSIM4 sections of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 11.2.14 BSIMSOI models (levels 10, 58, 55, 56, 57) section of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 11.2.14 BSIMSOI models (levels 10, 58, 55, 56, 57) section of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 11.2.14 BSIMSOI models (levels 10, 58, 55, 56, 57) section of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 11.2.16 HiSIM models of the University of Hiroshima section of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 11.2.16 HiSIM models of the University of Hiroshima section of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 11.2.16 HiSIM models of the University of Hiroshima section of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 11.3 Power MOSFET model (VDMOS) section of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 11.2.1 MOS Level 1 and 31.6.1 MOS1 - Level 1 MOSFET model with Meyer capacitance model sections of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 11.2.2 MOS Level 2 and 31.6.2 MOS2 - Level 2 MOSFET model with Meyer capacitance model sections of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 11.2.3 MOS Level 3 and 31.6.3 MOS3 - Level 3 MOSFET model with Meyer capacitance model sections of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 11.2.8 BSIM1 model (level 4) and 31.6.6 BSIM1 - Berkeley Short Channel IGFET Model sections of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 11.2.9 BSIM2 model (level 5) and 31.6.7 BSIM2 - Berkeley Short Channel IGFET Model sections of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 11.2.4 MOS Level 6 and 31.6.4 MOS6 - Level 6 MOSFET model with Meyer capacitance model sections of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 11.2.10 BSIM3 model (levels 8, 49) and 31.6.8 BSIM3 sections of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 11.2.10 BSIM3 model (levels 8, 49) and 31.6.8 BSIM3 sections of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 11.2.10 BSIM3 model (levels 8, 49) and 31.6.8 BSIM3 sections of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 11.2.10 BSIM3 model (levels 8, 49) and 31.6.8 BSIM3 sections of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 31.6.5 MOS9 - Modified Level 3 MOSFET model section of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 11.2.14 BSIMSOI models (levels 10, 58, 55, 56, 57) section of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 11.2.11 BSIM4 model (levels 14, 54) and 31.6.9 BSIM4 sections of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 11.2.11 BSIM4 model (levels 14, 54) and 31.6.9 BSIM4 sections of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 11.2.11 BSIM4 model (levels 14, 54) and 31.6.9 BSIM4 sections of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 11.2.11 BSIM4 model (levels 14, 54) and 31.6.9 BSIM4 sections of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 11.2.14 BSIMSOI models (levels 10, 58, 55, 56, 57) section of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 11.2.14 BSIMSOI models (levels 10, 58, 55, 56, 57) section of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 11.2.14 BSIMSOI models (levels 10, 58, 55, 56, 57) section of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 11.2.16 HiSIM models of the University of Hiroshima section of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 11.2.16 HiSIM models of the University of Hiroshima section of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 11.2.16 HiSIM models of the University of Hiroshima section of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 11.3 Power MOSFET model (VDMOS) section of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Parameter Name Description
Coupling Factor Coefficient of coupling.
Inductor List Names of the coupled inductors.

Parameter Name Description
GAIN Voltage gain.

Parameter Name Description
GAIN Voltage gain.

Parameter Name Description
CCG Input (grid 1 to cathode) capacitance (in Farads).
CCP Output (plate to cathode) capacitance (in Farads).
CPG1 Miller (grid 1 to plate) capacitance (in Farads).
EX Exponent.
KG1 Parameter inversely proportional to overall plate current.
KG2 Inverse screen grid current sensitivity.
KP Parameter that affects the plate currents for large plate voltages and large negative grid voltages.
KVB Knee parameters (in Volts).
MU Amplification factor.
RGI Grid-to-cathode resistance (in Ohms).
VCT Contact potential (in Volts).

Parameter Name Description
BV Reverse breakdown voltage (in Volts).
CJO Zero-bias junction capacitance (in Farads).
IS Saturation current (in Amps)
N Emission coefficient.
RESP Sensitivity (in Amps / Watt).
Rint Internal resistance (in Ohms).

Parameter Name Description
KD Derivative scale value.
KI Integral scale value.
KP Proportional scale value.

Parameter Name Description
position The position of the wiper along the resistors' track. The value can be in the range 0 (fully left/anti-clockwise) to 1 (fully right/clockwise), with 0.5 being the halfway point, with equal resistance on both sides.
value Maximum resistance value (in Ohms).

Parameter Name Description
NC Number of cycles of the output waveform that will occur in the duration of one bit of the input waveform.
TB Duration of a single bit (in seconds).
WMAG Magnitude of the output waveform (in Volts).

Parameter Name Description
IO_LEVEL

Defines what level of interface subcircuit model the simulator must use for a digital part that is connected to an analog part:

  • 0 = circuit-wide default
  • 1 = AtoD1 and DtoA1
  • 2 = AtoD2 and DtoA2
  • 3 = AtoD3 and DtoA3
  • 4 = AtoD4 and DtoA4
MNTYMXDLY

Defines the digital propagation delay level that the simulator must use for a digital part:

  • 0 = circuit-wide default
  • 1 = minimum
  • 2 = typical
  • 3 = maximum
  • 4 = worst-case (min/max)

Parameter Name Description
IO_LEVEL

Defines what level of interface subcircuit model the simulator must use for a digital part that is connected to an analog part:

  • 0 = circuit-wide default
  • 1 = AtoD1 and DtoA1
  • 2 = AtoD2 and DtoA2
  • 3 = AtoD3 and DtoA3
  • 4 = AtoD4 and DtoA4
MNTYMXDLY

Defines the digital propagation delay level that the simulator must use for a digital part:

  • 0 = circuit-wide default
  • 1 = minimum
  • 2 = typical
  • 3 = maximum
  • 4 = worst-case (min/max)

Parameter Name Description
IO_LEVEL

Defines what level of interface subcircuit model the simulator must use for a digital part that is connected to an analog part:

  • 0 = circuit-wide default
  • 1 = AtoD1 and DtoA1
  • 2 = AtoD2 and DtoA2
  • 3 = AtoD3 and DtoA3
  • 4 = AtoD4 and DtoA4
MNTYMXDLY

Defines the digital propagation delay level that the simulator must use for a digital part:

  • 0 = circuit-wide default
  • 1 = minimum
  • 2 = typical
  • 3 = maximum
  • 4 = worst-case (min/max)

Parameter Name Description
IO_LEVEL

Defines what level of interface subcircuit model the simulator must use for a digital part that is connected to an analog part:

  • 0 = circuit-wide default
  • 1 = AtoD1 and DtoA1
  • 2 = AtoD2 and DtoA2
  • 3 = AtoD3 and DtoA3
  • 4 = AtoD4 and DtoA4
MNTYMXDLY

Defines the digital propagation delay level that the simulator must use for a digital part:

  • 0 = circuit-wide default
  • 1 = minimum
  • 2 = typical
  • 3 = maximum
  • 4 = worst-case (min/max)

Parameter Name Description
IO_LEVEL

Defines what level of interface subcircuit model the simulator must use for a digital part that is connected to an analog part:

  • 0 = circuit-wide default
  • 1 = AtoD1 and DtoA1
  • 2 = AtoD2 and DtoA2
  • 3 = AtoD3 and DtoA3
  • 4 = AtoD4 and DtoA4
MNTYMXDLY

Defines the digital propagation delay level that the simulator must use for a digital part:

  • 0 = circuit-wide default
  • 1 = minimum
  • 2 = typical
  • 3 = maximum
  • 4 = worst-case (min/max)

Parameter Name Description
IO_LEVEL

Defines what level of interface subcircuit model the simulator must use for a digital part that is connected to an analog part:

  • 0 = circuit-wide default
  • 1 = AtoD1 and DtoA1
  • 2 = AtoD2 and DtoA2
  • 3 = AtoD3 and DtoA3
  • 4 = AtoD4 and DtoA4
MNTYMXDLY

Defines the digital propagation delay level that the simulator must use for a digital part:

  • 0 = circuit-wide default
  • 1 = minimum
  • 2 = typical
  • 3 = maximum
  • 4 = worst-case (min/max)

Parameter Name Description
IO_LEVEL

Defines what level of interface subcircuit model the simulator must use for a digital part that is connected to an analog part:

  • 0 = circuit-wide default
  • 1 = AtoD1 and DtoA1
  • 2 = AtoD2 and DtoA2
  • 3 = AtoD3 and DtoA3
  • 4 = AtoD4 and DtoA4
MNTYMXDLY

Defines the digital propagation delay level that the simulator must use for a digital part:

  • 0 = circuit-wide default
  • 1 = minimum
  • 2 = typical
  • 3 = maximum
  • 4 = worst-case (min/max)

Parameter Name Description
IO_LEVEL

Defines what level of interface subcircuit model the simulator must use for a digital part that is connected to an analog part:

  • 0 = circuit-wide default
  • 1 = AtoD1 and DtoA1
  • 2 = AtoD2 and DtoA2
  • 3 = AtoD3 and DtoA3
  • 4 = AtoD4 and DtoA4
MNTYMXDLY

Defines the digital propagation delay level that the simulator must use for a digital part:

  • 0 = circuit-wide default
  • 1 = minimum
  • 2 = typical
  • 3 = maximum
  • 4 = worst-case (min/max)

Parameter Name Description
IO_LEVEL

Defines what level of interface subcircuit model the simulator must use for a digital part that is connected to an analog part:

  • 0 = circuit-wide default
  • 1 = AtoD1 and DtoA1
  • 2 = AtoD2 and DtoA2
  • 3 = AtoD3 and DtoA3
  • 4 = AtoD4 and DtoA4
MNTYMXDLY

Defines the digital propagation delay level that the simulator must use for a digital part:

  • 0 = circuit-wide default
  • 1 = minimum
  • 2 = typical
  • 3 = maximum
  • 4 = worst-case (min/max)

Parameter Name Description
IO_LEVEL

Defines what level of interface subcircuit model the simulator must use for a digital part that is connected to an analog part:

  • 0 = circuit-wide default
  • 1 = AtoD1 and DtoA1
  • 2 = AtoD2 and DtoA2
  • 3 = AtoD3 and DtoA3
  • 4 = AtoD4 and DtoA4
MNTYMXDLY

Defines the digital propagation delay level that the simulator must use for a digital part:

  • 0 = circuit-wide default
  • 1 = minimum
  • 2 = typical
  • 3 = maximum
  • 4 = worst-case (min/max)

Parameter Name Description
IO_LEVEL

Defines what level of interface subcircuit model the simulator must use for a digital part that is connected to an analog part:

  • 0 = circuit-wide default
  • 1 = AtoD1 and DtoA1
  • 2 = AtoD2 and DtoA2
  • 3 = AtoD3 and DtoA3
  • 4 = AtoD4 and DtoA4
MNTYMXDLY

Defines the digital propagation delay level that the simulator must use for a digital part:

  • 0 = circuit-wide default
  • 1 = minimum
  • 2 = typical
  • 3 = maximum
  • 4 = worst-case (min/max)

Parameter Name Description
IO_LEVEL

Defines what level of interface subcircuit model the simulator must use for a digital part that is connected to an analog part:

  • 0 = circuit-wide default
  • 1 = AtoD1 and DtoA1
  • 2 = AtoD2 and DtoA2
  • 3 = AtoD3 and DtoA3
  • 4 = AtoD4 and DtoA4
MNTYMXDLY

Defines the digital propagation delay level that the simulator must use for a digital part:

  • 0 = circuit-wide default
  • 1 = minimum
  • 2 = typical
  • 3 = maximum
  • 4 = worst-case (min/max)

Parameter Name Description
IO_LEVEL

Defines what level of interface subcircuit model the simulator must use for a digital part that is connected to an analog part:

  • 0 = circuit-wide default
  • 1 = AtoD1 and DtoA1
  • 2 = AtoD2 and DtoA2
  • 3 = AtoD3 and DtoA3
  • 4 = AtoD4 and DtoA4
MNTYMXDLY

Defines the digital propagation delay level that the simulator must use for a digital part:

  • 0 = circuit-wide default
  • 1 = minimum
  • 2 = typical
  • 3 = maximum
  • 4 = worst-case (min/max)

Parameter Name Description
IO_LEVEL

Defines what level of interface subcircuit model the simulator must use for a digital part that is connected to an analog part:

  • 0 = circuit-wide default
  • 1 = AtoD1 and DtoA1
  • 2 = AtoD2 and DtoA2
  • 3 = AtoD3 and DtoA3
  • 4 = AtoD4 and DtoA4
MNTYMXDLY

Defines the digital propagation delay level that the simulator must use for a digital part:

  • 0 = circuit-wide default
  • 1 = minimum
  • 2 = typical
  • 3 = maximum
  • 4 = worst-case (min/max)

Parameter Name Description
IO_LEVEL

Defines what level of interface subcircuit model the simulator must use for a digital part that is connected to an analog part:

  • 0 = circuit-wide default
  • 1 = AtoD1 and DtoA1
  • 2 = AtoD2 and DtoA2
  • 3 = AtoD3 and DtoA3
  • 4 = AtoD4 and DtoA4
signal Time and value pairs. The first number in each pair specifies the time (in seconds) for the new value (0, 1, X, or Z).

Parameter Name Description
IO_LEVEL

Defines what level of interface subcircuit model the simulator must use for a digital part that is connected to an analog part:

  • 0 = circuit-wide default
  • 1 = AtoD1 and DtoA1
  • 2 = AtoD2 and DtoA2
  • 3 = AtoD3 and DtoA3
  • 4 = AtoD4 and DtoA4
MNTYMXDLY

Defines the digital propagation delay level that the simulator must use for a digital part:

  • 0 = circuit-wide default
  • 1 = minimum
  • 2 = typical
  • 3 = maximum
  • 4 = worst-case (min/max)

Parameter Name Description
IO_LEVEL

Defines what level of interface subcircuit model the simulator must use for a digital part that is connected to an analog part:

  • 0 = circuit-wide default
  • 1 = AtoD1 and DtoA1
  • 2 = AtoD2 and DtoA2
  • 3 = AtoD3 and DtoA3
  • 4 = AtoD4 and DtoA4
MNTYMXDLY

Defines the digital propagation delay level that the simulator must use for a digital part:

  • 0 = circuit-wide default
  • 1 = minimum
  • 2 = typical
  • 3 = maximum
  • 4 = worst-case (min/max)

Parameter Name Description
closed If closed > 0, the button closes the circuit. Else the button opens the circuit.
Rclosed Closed state resistance (in Ohms).
Ropen Open state resistance (in Ohms).

Parameter Name Description
closed If closed > 0, the button closes the circuit. Else the button opens the circuit.
Rclosed Closed state resistance (in Ohms).
Ropen Open state resistance (in Ohms).

Parameter Name Description
DVDT Critical rate of rise of off-state voltage (in Volts / second).
IGT Gate trigger current (in Amps).
IH DC holding current (in Amps).
K1 Tweak factor for DVDT.
K2 Tweak factor for TQ.
TON Turn-on time (in seconds).
TQ Turn-off time (in seconds).
VDRM Maximum repetitive peak off-state voltage (in Volts).
VTMIN Minimum anode to cathode on-state voltage (in Volts).

Parameter Name Description
MODFREQ Frequency of the modulating waveform (in Hertz).
MODHIGH High voltage value of the modulating waveform (in Volts).
MODLOW Low voltage value of the modulating waveform (in Volts).
PWMHIGH High voltage value of the PWM output (in Volts).
PWMLOW Low voltage value of the PWM output (in Volts).

Parameter Name Description
MODFREQ Frequency of the modulating waveform (in Hertz).
MODHIGH High voltage value of the modulating waveform (in Volts).
MODLOW Low voltage value of the modulating waveform (in Volts).
PWMHIGH High voltage value of the PWM output (in Volts).
PWMLOW Low voltage value of the PWM output (in Volts).

Parameter Name Description
F0 Carrier frequency (in Hertz).

Parameter Name Description
DTEMP Component operating temperature difference (in °C).
TC

Comma-separated list of polynomial coefficients that define temperature dependence of the resistance. For example, when four polynomial coefficients are given (a, b, c, d), the resistance R will be:

R = R0 * (1 + a * dt + b * dt2 + c * dt3 + d * dt4),

where R0 is the resistance at the nominal temperature and dt is the difference between the resistor's temperature and the nominal temperature.

Note that when defined, the TC1 and TC2 parameters override the TC parameter. To use the TC parameter, clear values of TC1 and TC2.
TC1 First order temperature coefficient.
TC2 Second order temperature coefficient.
TEMP Component operating temperature (in °C).
Value Value for the resistance (in Ohms).
Note that the T_REL_LOCAL parameter is not used in this component.

Parameter Name Description
F0 Center frequency (in Hertz).
Lin Value of inductance (in Henrys).
Q0 Quality factor.

Parameter Name Description
DVDT Critical rate of rise of off-state voltage (in Volts / second).
IGT Gate trigger current (in Amps).
IH DC holding current (in Amps).
K1 Tweak factor for DVDT.
K2 Tweak factor for TQ.
TON Turn-on time (in seconds).
TQ Turn-off time (in seconds).
VDRM Maximum repetitive peak off-state voltage (in Volts).
VTMIN Minimum anode to cathode on-state voltage (in Volts).

Refer to the 7.1 Junction Diodes section of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Parameter Name Description
CSNUB Parallel capacitance value (in Farads).
RSNUB Parallel resistance value (in Ohms).

Parameter Name Description
CARC Arc capacitance (in Farads).
CPAR Gap capacitance (in Farads).
ISUS Sustaining current under which the arc is stopped (in Amps).
LPL Lead inductance (in Henrys).
RNEG Negative resistance once struck (in Ohms).
RPL Flux loss associated with LPL (in Ohms).
VARC Voltage across the spark-gap once struck (in Volts).
VTHRES Voltage at which the spark-gap strikes (in Volts).

Parameter Name Description
IOFF Control current for OFF state (in Amps).
ION Control current for ON state (in Amps).
L_C Coil inductance (in Henrys).
ROFF OFF state resistance (in Ohms).
RON ON state resistance (in Ohms).
R_C Coil resistance (in Ohms).

Parameter Name Description
nodeUP_closed If nodeUP_closed > 0, the switch closes the circuit in the Up position. Else the switch closes the circuit in the Down position.
Rclosed Closed state resistance (in Ohms).
Ropen Open state resistance (in Ohms).

Parameter Name Description
IOFF Control current for OFF state (in Amps).
ION Control current for ON state (in Amps).
L_C Coil inductance (in Henrys).
ROFF OFF state resistance (in Ohms).
RON ON state resistance (in Ohms).
R_C Coil resistance (in Ohms).

Parameter Name Description
IOFF Control current for OFF state (in Amps).
ION Control current for ON state (in Amps).
L_C Coil inductance (in Henrys).
ROFF OFF state resistance (in Ohms).
RON ON state resistance (in Ohms).
R_C Coil resistance (in Ohms).

Parameter Name Description
closed If closed > 0, the switch closes the circuit. Else the switch opens the circuit.
Rclosed Closed state resistance (in Ohms).
Ropen Open state resistance (in Ohms).

Parameter Name Description
clk_delay_inst Delay from clk (in seconds).
clk_load_inst Clk load value (in Farads).
fall_delay_inst The delay time between a change in a model’s internal state, as driven by its inputs, and a change in output to digital zero (in seconds).
reset_delay_inst Delay from reset (in seconds).
reset_load_inst Reset load (in Farads).
rise_delay_inst The delay time between a change in a model’s internal state, as driven by its inputs, and a change in output to digital one (in seconds).
set_delay_inst Delay from set (in seconds).
set_load_inst Set load value (in Farads).
sr_load_inst Set/reset loads (in Farads).

Parameter Name Description
enable_delay_inst Delay from enable (in seconds).
enable_load_inst Enable load value (in Farads).
fall_delay_inst The delay time between a change in a model’s internal state, as driven by its inputs, and a change in output to digital zero (in seconds).
reset_delay_inst Delay from RESET (in seconds).
reset_load_inst Reset load (in Farads).
rise_delay_inst The delay time between a change in a model’s internal state, as driven by its inputs, and a change in output to digital one (in seconds).
set_delay_inst Delay from SET (in seconds).
set_load_inst Set load value (in Farads).
sr_delay_inst Delay from s or r input change (in seconds).
sr_load_inst S & r input loads (in Farads).

Parameter Name Description
HARDNESS Unitless factor which sets stop hardness.
JLOAD Rotational inertia of motor shaft (in kg * m2).
JMOTOR Rotational inertia of motor load (in kg * m2).
K Motor constant (in V * s / rad).
KD Damping torque (in N * m / (rad * s)).
LIMIT Hard stop position (in radians).
LS Stator Coil Inductance (in Henrys).
RS Stator Coil Resistance (in Ohms).
STEP_ANGLE Angle width of one full step (in degrees).
TD Detent torque (in N * m).
TLOAD Load torque (in N * m).

Refer to the 7.1 Junction Diodes section of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Refer to the 7.1 Junction Diodes section of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Parameter Name Description
closed If closed > 0, the switch closes the circuit. Else the switch opens the circuit.
Rclosed Closed state resistance (in Ohms).
Ropen Open state resistance (in Ohms).

Parameter Name Description
closed If closed > 0, the switch closes the circuit. Else the switch opens the circuit.
Rclosed Closed state resistance (in Ohms).
Ropen Open state resistance (in Ohms).

Parameter Name Description
CVALUE Value for the capacitance (in Farads).
FSAMPLE Switching frequency (in Hertz).
ROFF OFF state resistance (in Ohms).
RON ON state resistance (in Ohms).

Parameter Name Description
clk_delay_inst Delay from clk (in seconds).
clk_load_inst Clk load value (in Farads).
fall_delay_inst The delay time between a change in a model’s internal state, as driven by its inputs, and a change in output to digital zero (in seconds).
reset_delay_inst Delay from reset (in seconds).
reset_load_inst Reset load (in Farads).
rise_delay_inst The delay time between a change in a model’s internal state, as driven by its inputs, and a change in output to digital one (in seconds).
set_delay_inst Delay from set (in seconds).
set_load_inst Set load value (in Farads).
t_load_inst Toggle load value (in Farads).

Parameter Name Description
CCG Input (grid 1 to cathode) capacitance (in Farads).
CCP Output (plate to cathode) capacitance (in Farads).
CPG1 Miller (grid 1 to plate) capacitance (in Farads).
EX Exponent.
KG1 Parameter inversely proportional to overall plate current.
KG2 Inverse screen grid current sensitivity.
KP Parameter that affects the plate currents for large plate voltages and large negative grid voltages.
KVB Knee parameters (in Volts).
MU Amplification factor.
RGI Grid-to-cathode resistance (in Ohms).

Parameter Name Description
Rclosed Closed state resistance (in Ohms).
Ropen Open state resistance (in Ohms).
tSwitch Time at which the switch begins to switch (in seconds).
ttran

Time required to switch the state (in seconds).

This value must be realistic, not 0.

Parameter Name Description
Char. Impedance Characteristic impedance (in Ohms).
Frequency Frequency (in Hertz).
Initial Current 1 Time-zero current at port 1 of the transmission line (in Amps).
Initial Current 2 Time-zero current at port 2 of the transmission line (in Amps).
Initial Voltage 1 Time-zero voltage at port 1 of the transmission line (in Volts).
Initial Voltage 2 Time-zero voltage at port 2 of the transmission line (in Volts).
Normalised Length Normalized electrical length of the transmission line with respect to the wavelength in the line, at the specified frequency.
Transmission Delay Transmission delay (in seconds).

Parameter Name Description
GAIN Voltage gain.

Parameter Name Description
FH High frequency breakpoint (in Hertz).
FL Low frequency breakpoint (in Hertz).
N Number of turns.
RS Primary series resistance (in Ohms).

Parameter Name Description
L1 Primary inductance (in Henrys).
L2 Secondary inductance 1 (in Henrys).
L3 Secondary inductance 2 (in Henrys).

Parameter Name Description
DVDT Critical rate of rise of off-state voltage (in Volts / second).
IGT Gate trigger current (in Amps).
IH DC holding current (in Amps).
K1 Tweak factor for DVDT.
K2 Tweak factor for TQ.
TON Turn-on time (in seconds).
TQ Turn-off time (in seconds).
VDRM Maximum repetitive peak off-state voltage (in Volts).
VTMIN Minimum anode to cathode on-state voltage (in Volts).

Parameter Name Description
CGC Grid to cathode capacitance (in Farads).
CGP Grid to plate capacitance (in Farads).
CPC Plate to cathode capacitance (in Farads).
K Tube constant k.
MU Tube constant mu.

Refer to the 7.1 Junction Diodes section of the Ngspice User’s Manual.

Parameter Name Description
Gain Transconductance (in mhos).

Parameter Name Description
Expression Expression defining the source waveform.

Parameter Name Description
Coefficients List Polynomial coefficients.
Node Names Set of controlling voltages.
Order The number of dimensions of the polynomial. The number of pairs of controlling nodes must be equal to the number of dimensions.

Parameter Name Description
Expression Expression delivering the x-value, which is used to generate a corresponding y-value according to the tabulated value pairs, using linear interpolation.
Table Value pairs.

Parameter Name Description
F0 Center frequency (in Hertz).
KF Sensitivity (in Hz/V).
VP Amplitude (in Volts).

Parameter Name Description
F0 Center frequency (in Hertz).
KF Sensitivity (in Hz/V).
VH Peak output high value (in Volts).
VL Peak output low value (in Volts).

Parameter Name Description
Initial Condition The starting point for the switch, either open (OFF) or closed (ON).
ROFF OFF state resistance (in Ohms).
RON ON state resistance (in Ohms).
VH Hysteresis voltage (in Volts).
VT Threshold voltage (in Volts).

Parameter Name Description
ROFF OFF state resistance (in Ohms).
RON ON state resistance (in Ohms).
VOFF Control voltage for OFF state (in Volts).
VON Control voltage for ON state (in Volts).

Parameter Name Description
Gain Voltage gain.

Parameter Name Description
Expression Expression defining the source waveform.

Parameter Name Description
Coefficients List Polynomial coefficients.
Node Names Set of controlling voltages.
Order The number of dimensions of the polynomial. The number of pairs of controlling nodes must be equal to the number of dimensions.

Parameter Name Description
Expression Expression delivering the x-value, which is used to generate a corresponding y-value according to the tabulated value pairs, using linear interpolation.
Table Value pairs.

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Refer to the 7.1 Junction Diodes section of the Ngspice User’s Manual.
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