{"id":521,"date":"2025-04-25T21:01:34","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T13:01:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flywing-tech.com\/blog\/using-advanced-spice-models-to-characterize-an-nmos-transistor\/"},"modified":"2025-06-22T21:45:40","modified_gmt":"2025-06-22T13:45:40","slug":"using-advanced-spice-models-to-characterize-an-nmos-transistor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flywing-tech.com\/blog\/using-advanced-spice-models-to-characterize-an-nmos-transistor\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Characterize an NMOS Transistor Using Advanced SPICE Models"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fsc_text\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"244\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Advanced SPICE models are essential for accurately characterizing NMOS transistors, enabling precise simulation of their behavior under various conditions.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">By utilizing these models, engineers can predict performance metrics such as threshold voltage, transconductance, and saturation current.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">This process involves integrating detailed device parameters into SPICE simulations to reflect real-world transistor behavior.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<h2 class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flywing-tech.com\/blog\/using-advanced-spice-models-to-characterize-an-nmos-transistor\/#what_are_advanced_spice_models_for_nmos_transistors\" >What are Advanced SPICE Models for NMOS Transistors?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flywing-tech.com\/blog\/using-advanced-spice-models-to-characterize-an-nmos-transistor\/#how_do_advanced_spice_models_improve_nmos_transistor_characterization\" >How Do Advanced SPICE Models Improve NMOS Transistor Characterization?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flywing-tech.com\/blog\/using-advanced-spice-models-to-characterize-an-nmos-transistor\/#which_parameters_are_crucial_in_advanced_spice_models_for_nmos_transistors\" >Which Parameters Are Crucial in Advanced SPICE Models for NMOS Transistors?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flywing-tech.com\/blog\/using-advanced-spice-models-to-characterize-an-nmos-transistor\/#how_to_integrate_advanced_spice_models_into_simulation_tools\" >How to Integrate Advanced SPICE Models into Simulation Tools?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flywing-tech.com\/blog\/using-advanced-spice-models-to-characterize-an-nmos-transistor\/#what_are_the_steps_to_characterize_an_nmos_transistor_using_spice\" >What Are the Steps to Characterize an NMOS Transistor Using SPICE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flywing-tech.com\/blog\/using-advanced-spice-models-to-characterize-an-nmos-transistor\/#chart_comparison_of_basic_vs_advanced_spice_models\" >Chart: Comparison of Basic vs. Advanced SPICE Models<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flywing-tech.com\/blog\/using-advanced-spice-models-to-characterize-an-nmos-transistor\/#chart_key_parameters_in_nmos_spice_models\" >Chart: Key Parameters in NMOS SPICE Models<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flywing-tech.com\/blog\/using-advanced-spice-models-to-characterize-an-nmos-transistor\/#buying_tips\" >Buying Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flywing-tech.com\/blog\/using-advanced-spice-models-to-characterize-an-nmos-transistor\/#electronic_components_expert_views\" >Electronic Components Expert Views<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flywing-tech.com\/blog\/using-advanced-spice-models-to-characterize-an-nmos-transistor\/#faq\" >FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"301\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_are_advanced_spice_models_for_nmos_transistors\"><\/span>What are Advanced SPICE Models for NMOS Transistors?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"422\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Advanced SPICE models for NMOS transistors are comprehensive representations that include detailed parameters to simulate the electrical behavior of the transistor accurately.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">These models account for various effects such as channel length modulation, mobility degradation, and subthreshold conduction, providing a more realistic simulation compared to basic models.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"497\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_do_advanced_spice_models_improve_nmos_transistor_characterization\"><\/span>How Do Advanced SPICE Models Improve NMOS Transistor Characterization?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"618\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">By incorporating detailed physical and electrical parameters, advanced SPICE models allow for more accurate prediction of NMOS transistor behavior under different operating conditions.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">This leads to better design decisions and optimization in circuit applications.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"698\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"which_parameters_are_crucial_in_advanced_spice_models_for_nmos_transistors\"><\/span>Which Parameters Are Crucial in Advanced SPICE Models for NMOS Transistors?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"825\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Key parameters in advanced SPICE models include threshold voltage (Vth), transconductance (gm), drain-source saturation current (Idsat), and subthreshold slope.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">These parameters are critical for understanding and predicting the performance of NMOS transistors in various circuits.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"891\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_integrate_advanced_spice_models_into_simulation_tools\"><\/span>How to Integrate Advanced SPICE Models into Simulation Tools?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"1018\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">To integrate advanced SPICE models into simulation tools like LTspice or PSpice, one must import the model files provided by manufacturers or create custom models based on measured data.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">This involves defining the model parameters in the simulation environment and associating them with the transistor components in the circuit schematic.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1089\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_are_the_steps_to_characterize_an_nmos_transistor_using_spice\"><\/span>What Are the Steps to Characterize an NMOS Transistor Using SPICE?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1636\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1200\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1200\"><strong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1113\">Model Selection<\/strong>: <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Choose an appropriate advanced SPICE model for the NMOS transistor, considering the desired level of accuracy and the specific characteristics of the device.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1309\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1309\"><strong data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1222\">Circuit Setup<\/strong>: <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Design a test circuit in the simulation tool that allows for the measurement of key parameters like Id-Vds and Id-Vgs characteristics.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1415\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1415\"><strong data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1328\">Simulation<\/strong>: <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Run simulations to obtain the transistor&#8217;s response under various biasing conditions.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1524\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1524\"><strong data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1437\">Data Analysis<\/strong>: <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Analyze the simulation results to extract parameters such as threshold voltage, transconductance, and saturation current.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1636\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1636\"><strong data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1549\">Model Refinement<\/strong>: <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Adjust the SPICE model parameters based on the analysis to improve accuracy, if necessary.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1693\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"chart_comparison_of_basic_vs_advanced_spice_models\"><\/span>Chart: Comparison of Basic vs. Advanced SPICE Models<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"group pointer-events-none relative flex justify-center *:pointer-events-auto\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"tableContainer horzScrollShadows relative\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full\" data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"2381\">\n<thead data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1769\">\n<tr data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1769\">\n<th data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1725\">Feature<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1745\">Basic SPICE Model<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1769\">Advanced SPICE Model<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"2381\">\n<tr data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1933\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1889\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Channel Length Modulation<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1909\">No<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1933\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"2027\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1983\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Mobility Degradation<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2003\">No<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2027\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2118\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2074\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Subthreshold Conduction<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2094\">No<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2118\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2243\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2167\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Accurate Vth Modeling<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2219\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Limited<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2243\">High<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2381\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2291\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Temperature Dependence<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2311\">No<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2334\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2428\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"chart_key_parameters_in_nmos_spice_models\"><\/span>Chart: Key Parameters in NMOS SPICE Models<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"group pointer-events-none relative flex justify-center *:pointer-events-auto\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"tableContainer horzScrollShadows relative\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full\" data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2995\">\n<thead data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2488\">\n<tr data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2488\">\n<th data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2442\">Parameter<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2442\" data-end=\"2488\">Description<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2548\" data-end=\"2995\">\n<tr data-start=\"2548\" data-end=\"2628\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2548\" data-end=\"2560\">Vth<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2628\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Threshold Voltage<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2629\" data-end=\"2710\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2629\" data-end=\"2641\">gm<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2641\" data-end=\"2710\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Transconductance<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2711\" data-end=\"2811\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2711\" data-end=\"2757\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Idsat<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2811\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Drain-Source Saturation Current<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"2874\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"2824\">\u03bb<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2824\" data-end=\"2874\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Channel Length Modulation Parameter<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2875\" data-end=\"2995\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2875\" data-end=\"2887\">\u03b3<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"2887\" data-end=\"2948\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Body Effect Coefficient<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2997\" data-end=\"3011\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"buying_tips\"><\/span>Buying Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3013\" data-end=\"3075\">When sourcing components for NMOS transistor characterization:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3077\" data-end=\"3414\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3077\" data-end=\"3192\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3079\" data-end=\"3192\"><strong data-start=\"3079\" data-end=\"3105\">Component Authenticity<\/strong>: <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Ensure that the NMOS transistors and related components are genuine and meet the specified parameters.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3194\" data-end=\"3307\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3196\" data-end=\"3307\"><strong data-start=\"3196\" data-end=\"3220\">Supplier Reliability<\/strong>: <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Choose suppliers with a track record of providing high-quality electronic components.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3309\" data-end=\"3414\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3311\" data-end=\"3414\"><strong data-start=\"3311\" data-end=\"3327\">Availability<\/strong>: <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Check for the availability of components to avoid delays in your project timeline.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3416\" data-end=\"3781\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">As a reliable Electronic Components Source, Fly-Wing Technology (HK) 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transistor&#8217;s behavior by including detailed parameters that account for various physical effects, leading to better simulation results.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4281\" data-end=\"4352\"><strong data-start=\"4281\" data-end=\"4352\">Q: Can I create my own advanced SPICE model for an NMOS transistor?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4354\" data-end=\"4439\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A: Yes, by measuring the transistor&#8217;s characteristics and extracting the necessary parameters, you can define a custom SPICE model that accurately reflects its behavior.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4441\" data-end=\"4511\"><strong data-start=\"4441\" data-end=\"4511\">Q: Are advanced SPICE models compatible with all simulation tools?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4513\" data-end=\"4598\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A: Most advanced SPICE models are compatible with popular simulation tools like LTspice and PSpice, but it&#8217;s essential to verify compatibility and make necessary adjustments for specific tools.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\"><strong>SPICE models designed for specific CMOS process nodes can enhance simulations of integrated-circuit transistors. Learn where to find these models and how to use them.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\">I recently wrote a series of articles on the<span style=\"color: #ff7a45;\"> power dissipation of a CMOS inverter<\/span>. The simulations included in that series employed the <em>nmos4<\/em> and <em>pmos4<\/em> models pre-loaded in the LTspice library. While this approach was perfectly adequate for those articles, it makes sense to incorporate some external SPICE models if our primary objective is to accurately simulate the electrical behavior of integrated-circuit MOSFETs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\">In this article, I\u2019ll walk through the process of downloading advanced SPICE models for IC design and using them in an LTspice schematic. We\u2019ll then use the downloaded models to do some basic electrical characterization of an NMOS transistor.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: start;\"><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\"><strong>Finding Spice Models for Simulation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\">Previously, my go-to source for free MOSFET models was the Predictive Technology Model (PTM) website. Unfortunately, the URL is no longer active, but you can still access the models through <span style=\"color: #ff7a45;\">an archived version of the site<\/span>. You could also try either of the following sources for models, though I haven\u2019t worked with them:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: start;\">The <span style=\"color: #ff7a45;\">130 nm CMOS models<\/span> provided by SkyWater in partnership with Google to create an open-source process design kit (PDK).<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: start;\">The <span style=\"color: #ff7a45;\">FreePDK<\/span> from North Carolina State University.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\">In this article, we\u2019ll be using a CMOS model from the PTM website. You can find it by navigating to the site archive I linked to above and clicking on \u201cLatest Models.\u201d There, you\u2019ll see a large selection of SPICE models for different CMOS process nodes\u2014from 180 nm all the way down to 7 nm multi-gate technology.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\">We want the PTM model labeled \u201c90nm BSIM4 model card for bulk CMOS.\u201d Figure 1 shows the relevant portion of the Latest Models page with the correct model circled in green.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 50%;\" src=\"https:\/\/file.flywing-tech.com\/res\/article\/20240827094510451038a77a5ffc70b12b045960696ca763245131b.png\" alt=\"\" data-href=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Figure 1. The PTM 90 nm BSIM4 model card for bulk CMOS. Image used courtesy of <\/strong><\/em><span style=\"color: #ff7a45;\"><em><strong>Arizona State University<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\"><strong>Bringing a Model into LTspice<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\">Now that we\u2019ve located our model, we need to add it to LTspice. Start by clicking the link text to the right of the model name. When you do so, you\u2019ll see a page of text containing numerous SPICE parameters. Figure 2 shows a small portion of the text from the first few lines.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 50%;\" src=\"https:\/\/file.flywing-tech.com\/res\/article\/2024082709453645363b13c49acf0684c7d6acf6a4821762b6b4425.png\" alt=\"\" data-href=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Figure 2. A few lines of text from the 90 nm PTM model. Image used courtesy of <\/strong><\/em><span style=\"color: #ff7a45;\"><em><strong>Arizona State University<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\">Copy everything shown on the page and paste it into a text file. Once you\u2019ve done that, save the new text file in the same directory that holds your LTspice schematic file.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\">I named my text file <em>90nm_bulk.txt<\/em> (the term \u201cbulk\u201d refers to CMOS circuitry manufactured using a standard silicon wafer). The word after the <em>.model<\/em> statement is the name that we use to reference this model in LTspice. I like to use something more specific than \u201cnmos\u201d or \u201cpmos,\u201d so I changed my model names (Figure 3) to <em>nmos_90nm<\/em> and <em>pmos_90nm<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 50%;\" src=\"https:\/\/file.flywing-tech.com\/res\/article\/2024082709460846863f67aa542b4595a214c411c87da0469b9e58.png\" alt=\"\" data-href=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Figure 3. NMOS and PMOS model names. Image used courtesy of Robert Keim<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\">To make these models accessible to LTspice, all you need to do is insert a SPICE directive that says <em>.inc <\/em>[<em>filename<\/em>]. The schematic in Figure 4 has the library name circled in green so you can see what this looks like.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 50%;\" src=\"https:\/\/file.flywing-tech.com\/res\/article\/2024082709465646560e16e9a3f6f3ed9a6d75ec45c8c7ece108771.png\" alt=\"\" data-href=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Figure 4. LTspice schematic of a basic NMOS transistor with the PTM 90 nm CMOS model. Image used courtesy of Robert Keim<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\">After you\u2019ve inserted the <em>nmos4<\/em> component, right-click it and choose your length and width values (Figure 5). Make sure that the Model Name field matches the name that\u2019s used in your SPICE-model text file.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 50%;\" src=\"https:\/\/file.flywing-tech.com\/res\/article\/20240827094719471972851c41e0cd5a93a71c82e77bfaecee4fb68.png\" alt=\"\" data-href=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Figure 5. Selecting the length and width for the NMOS transistor in LTspice. Image used courtesy of Robert Keim<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\">For this MOSFET, I chose a 90 nm length and a 360 nm width.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\"><strong>Plotting Drain Current and Gate Voltage<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\">We can use Figure 4\u2019s schematic to run a quick check on this circuit and identify its approximate threshold voltage. Note that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: start;\">The gate-to-source voltage increases linearly from 0 V to 3 V, then levels off.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: start;\"><sub><em>VDD<\/em><\/sub> is a constant 1.2 V.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\">Figure 6 shows the results of a 2 ms transient simulation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/file.flywing-tech.com\/res\/article\/2024082709475147514cbaab83b0ba8ee9dcd066cc49bcf445f8f31.png\" alt=\"\" data-href=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Figure 6. Drain current and gate-to-source voltage plotted versus time for the simulated 90 nm NMOS transistor. Image used courtesy of Robert Keim<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\">As expected, drain current begins to flow when there\u2019s sufficient gate voltage (<sub><em>VGS<\/em><\/sub>) and increases as <sub><em>VGS<\/em><\/sub> increases. If we zoom in on the plot above, we can see where the drain current curve begins to increase more rapidly (Figure 7).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/file.flywing-tech.com\/res\/article\/20240827094819481923649fc978b60e2f0c6b92a5e6080559a7e1d.png\" alt=\"\" data-href=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Figure 7. Significant drain current can flow when <\/strong><\/em>V<sub>GS<\/sub><em> is greater than approximately 300 mV. Image used courtesy of Robert Keim<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\">This increase in the drain current\u2019s flow occurs when the gate voltage reaches its threshold. We can therefore say that the threshold voltage for this MOSFET is around 300 mV.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\"><strong>Measuring Threshold Voltage<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\">A more rigorous method of identifying the threshold voltage is to plot drain current versus <sub><em>VGS<\/em><\/sub>, keeping the drain-to-source voltage constant while we do so. We then extend the linear section of the resulting curve to the x-axis. The point at which this linear extension crosses the x-axis is the threshold voltage.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\">To perform this simulation, we\u2019ll use the schematic in Figure 8.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 50%;\" src=\"https:\/\/file.flywing-tech.com\/res\/article\/202408270948444844b7c637f4423eb57f62986740b968c78be9e15.png\" alt=\"\" data-href=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Figure 8. An LTspice schematic for plotting drain current versus gate voltage. Image used courtesy of Robert Keim<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\">Two changes have been made from the previous schematic. First, we\u2019ve removed the drain resistor\u2014the drain of M1 is now connected directly to <sub><em>VDD<\/em><\/sub>. This ensures that we have a constant drain-to-source voltage of 1.2 V.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\">Second, the <em>.tran<\/em> simulation command has been replaced by a <em>.dc<\/em> simulation command. The new command tells LTspice to vary V1, the gate voltage, linearly from 0 V to 3 V in 0.01 V steps. It also causes LTspice to plot simulation results versus the V1 value rather than versus time. Figure 9 shows the resulting drain current plot.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/file.flywing-tech.com\/res\/article\/202408270949164916df16f3d20d5d48f9149894ec065ae1dc4fade.png\" alt=\"\" data-href=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Figure 9. Drain current versus gate-to-source voltage. Drain voltage is held constant. Image used courtesy of Robert Keim<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\">As expected, drain current steadily increases as the gate voltage does. Next, we zoom in and extend the linear portion of the curve to the horizontal axis (Figure 10).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/file.flywing-tech.com\/res\/article\/202408270949384938727565da7511de528e37f56f236274cd7762a.png\" alt=\"\" data-href=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Figure 10. The dotted red line extends the linear portion of the drain current curve to the x-axis. Image used courtesy of Robert Keim<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\">This method gives us a threshold voltage of roughly 320 mV, which is both close to the previous approximation and consistent with what we\u2019d expect from 90 nm NMOS technology.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\"><strong>Up Next<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\">In this article, we used LTspice and a 90 nm CMOS model from the Predictive Technology Model collection to simulate a basic NMOS circuit and identify its threshold voltage. We\u2019ll discuss additional characterization techniques in a subsequent article.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\"><em>Featured image used courtesy of <\/em><span style=\"color: #ff7a45;\"><em>Adobe Stock<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Advanced SPICE models are essential for accurately characterizing NMOS transistors, enabling precise simulation of their behavior under various conditions. 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