| .PZ |
Pole-Zero Analysis
The pole-zero analysis computes the poles and/or zeros in the small-signal ac transfer function.
| .PZ <inp_node1> <inp_node2> <out_node1> <out_node2> <inp_type> <mode> |
node_inp1, node_inp2
Are the two input nodes.
node_out1, node_out2
Are the two output nodes.
inp_type
Must be CUR or VOL. CUR stands for a transfer function of the type (output voltage)/(input current) while VOL stands for a transfer function of the type (output voltage)/(input voltage).
mode
Must be POL, ZER or PZ. POL stands for pole analysis only, ZER for zero analysis only and PZ for both. This feature is provided mainly because if there is a nonconvergence in finding poles or zeros, then, at least the other can be found.
The pole-zero analysis computes the poles and/or zeros in the small-signal ac transfer function. The program first computes the dc operating point and then determines the linearized, small-signal models for all the nonlinear devices in the circuit. This circuit is then used to find the poles and zeros of the transfer function.
Two types of transfer functions are allowed: one of the form (output voltage)/(input voltage) and the other of the form (output voltage)/(input current). These two types of transfer functions cover all the cases and one can find the poles/zeros of functions like input/output impedance and voltage gain. The input and output ports are specified as two pairs of nodes.
The pole-zero analysis works with resistors, capacitors, inductors, linear-controlled sources, independent sources, BJTs, MOSFETs, JFETs and diodes. Transmission lines are not supported.
The method used in the analysis is a sub-optimal numerical search. For large circuits it may take a considerable time or fail to find all poles and zeros. For some circuits, the method becomes "lost" and finds an excessive number of poles or zeros.
.PZ 1 0 3 0 CUR POL
.PZ 2 3 5 0 VOL ZER
.PZ 4 1 4 1 CUR PZ