Cadence Virtuoso: Common Drain Amplifier Simulation: AC, DC & Transient Analysis | VLSI Lab #6
In this Cadence Virtuoso tutorial, we perform the complete simulation and analysis of a Common Drain Amplifier (Source Follower). Step-by-step, we cover AC, DC, and Transient analysis to extract gain, bandwidth, bias points, and time-domain response—essential skills for VLSI and analog IC design.
📈 *What You'll Learn in VLSI Lab #6:*
• AC Simulation: Voltage gain, frequency response, and -3dB bandwidth
• DC Analysis: Operating point verification and bias conditions
• Transient Simulation: Step and sinusoidal input response
• Parameter Extraction: Output resistance (Rout) and voltage gain (Av)
• Practical Virtuoso tips for efficient simulation setup and plotting
🔗 *Prerequisite:* Watch Part 1 (Schematic & Test Circuit Setup) here:
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⏱️ *Timestamps:*
00:06 – Launch ADE L Window!
00:26 – Transient Response Setup
00:58 – DC Response Setup
01:40 – AC Response Setup
02:20 – Input-Output Waveforms for Plotting
02:36 – Netlist & Run!!!
02:54 – Transient Simulation: Time-Domain Analysis
04:15 – Gain Calculation
07:40 – AC Simulation: Bandwidth Analysis
08:53 – Converting AC Response from Volts to dB!
10:24 – Bandwidth Calculation – -3dB Point
11:04 – Bandwidth Calculation – How to drop Vertical Lines?
12:22 – Gain-Bandwidth Product Value
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