Version 9.1 Release Notes

The following lists the changes to SIMetrix and SIMetrix/SIMPLIS for the Version 9.1 release.

User Interface

• Independent X-Axis for fixed probes
• LTspice® schematic import
• LTspice® schematic symbol import
• S-parameter automatic symbol generation
• Optional XML schematic file format

SIMetrix Simulator

• Perfect diode model
• Perfect switch model
• S-parameter support for any number of ports
• Verilog-A Runtime debugging with Microsoft® Visual Studio®
• Transient startup option
• Current sense for current controlled sources extended to any native device
• HEMT MOS model for GaN devices
• Quad precision speed improvement - typically 2 - 2.5 x

Script Commands/Functions

• Added UnitsNew functions. Replacement to Units that uses correct abbreviations for seconds, Siemens and Hertz
• New XMLSchematic function
• New XMLSchematicFile function
• New XMLSchematicFromWindow function
• New BuildSensitivityCsv function
• New ConvertSchematicFormat function
• New CreateMutex function
• New DestroyMutex function
• New 'int' option for FormatNumber function
• Additions to GetSchematicFileVersion to support XML schematic format
• GetSchematicVersion new output provides name of application that created schematic
• OpenSchem function gives more information about errors
• OptimiserGetOptions function gives more information
• SaveSpecialDialog changes to accommodate XML format
• Added /maxruntime to Resume command
• Added /maxruntime to Run command
• Added /tran to Run command
• Additions to Save command to support XML and old binary formats
• Added /csv switch to Show command

Design Verification Module

• Testplan Wizards
• Testplan Editor

Bug Fixes

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See Also

What's New for version 9.10

Other Versions