The [[RF.Spice A/D]] application comes with a node-locked license that works only on the computer for which it was originally generated. After you install [[RF.Spice A/D]] on your computer and try to start the program for the first time, it pops up an error message saying it could not locate the license file. This message also displays one or more MAC Addresses specific to the computer on which you have installed the [[RF.Spice A/D]] application. A MAC address is a 12-character string that is a combination of letters and numbers. You need to email this MAC address to us so we can generate a license file for you. Once you receive the ".LIC" license file from us, place it in the "Licenses" folder of your [[installation]] directory. You are now set to go!
[[File:b2MAN_Fig210.png|thumb|540px|== An Overview of RF.Spice A/D Workshop]]==
[[B2File:b2MAN_Fig210.Spice A/D]] allows you to enter a circuit design in its [[Schematic Editorpng|thumb|schematic editor]], run simulations on your circuit, and view the simulation results. All this is done in the [[B2540px|RF.Spice A/D]] Workshop. To open the Workshop, double-click the [[B2.Spice A/D]] icon on your desktop. When you start the application, a blank circuit appears in the Main Window. This is the [[Schematic Editor]] window, where you define and place your parts, connect them using wires and build up your circuit.
[[B2RF.Spice A/D]] has two distinct and independent simulators: Mixed-Mode and Digital. Each of these two simulators has allows you to enter a circuit design in its own [[Schematic Editor|schematic mode. The mixed-mode simulator simulates analog and mixed analog/digital circuits. If your circuit is analog or mixed-modeeditor]], then the mixed-mode schematic and simulator are used. If run simulations on your circuit is pure digital, then the digital schematic and simulator are evoked, which allow for interactive inputs and outputs. The selection of view the appropriate schematic mode and simulation engine results. All this is done automatically by in the [[B2RF.Spice A/D]]Workshop. In other wordsTo open the Workshop, double-click the [[RF.Spice A/D]] icon on your desktop. When you do not have to specify start the type of application, a blank circuit appears in the Main Window. This is the [[Schematic Editor]] window, where you define and place your parts, connect them using wires and build up your circuit or choose a particular simulation engine type.
[[RF.Spice A/D]] has two distinct and independent simulators: Mixed-Mode and Digital. Each of these two simulators has its own schematic mode. The mixed-mode simulator simulates analog and mixed analog/digital circuits. If your circuit is analog or mixed-mode, then the mixed-mode schematic and simulator are used. If your circuit is pure digital, then the digital schematic and simulator are evoked, which allow for interactive inputs and outputs. The selection of the appropriate schematic mode and simulation engine is done automatically by [[RF.Spice A/D]]. In other words, you do not have to specify the type of your circuit or choose a particular simulation engine type.
The [[B2RF.Spice A/D]] Workshop consists of a number of visual elements:
* Toolbox
=Toolbox Overview=
One of the important visual elements of [[B2RF.Spice A/D]] is its Toolbox located on its left side panel. The Toolbox allows you quick access and navigation to all your project properties, parts in the current project, parts in your custom palette, and all the parts in the database. It also contains the Test Panel and all the graph settings and controls. From the toolbox, you can quickly select parts, set the various [[parameters]] for the analysis of your circuit and customize your output data and graphs.
 B2[[RF.Spice]]'s Toolbox has a number of tabs:
* Parts Bin
==Parts Bin==
In [[B2RF.Spice A/D]], the ability to choose parts has been greatly improved. Now in addition to the standard database browser where you can choose your part by name or filter by category or keyword, you can also select the exact part you want by function, manufacturer or name from a pop-up menu. Clicking on the "Parts Bin" tab allows you to scroll through a parts list grouped by function, or by manufacturer or by name. But the newest development is a "Parts Palette" that allows you to store your most often used part, or parts, available in your company's inventory for quick and easy access. You can add and remove parts as your requirements change.
The first time you go to select a part, the program will seem to hang, but it is indeed pulling data from the parts database. This might take a few seconds and is completely normal. More importantly, this will only happen the FIRST time you select a part. Once the program fills in the data, subsequent device selections will take an unnoticeable amount of time.
The [[Parameters]] tab contains a list of all the parts in your circuit whose [[parameters]] can be changed, such as resistors, capacitors, etc. Next to each part is its current value. The purpose of this area is to allow quick value changes to part values while a Live Simulation is running.
To learn more about B2[[RF.Spice]]'s live [[parameters]], please refer to the section on [[parameters| Circuit Parameters]].
==Circuit Tests==
In [[B2RF.Spice A/D]], [[Tests]] and Simulations are now two distinct modes. (Live) Simulations refer to perpetual time-domain simulations that start at t = 0 seconds and end only when you pause or reset them. [[Tests]] are pre-defined analysis types that you can run on your circuit to see how it behaves under various domains. DC Bias (Operating Point), AC, Transient are some examples of [[tests]] you can run. Each test can be selected, set up, and run from the pull down menu in the "[[Tests]]" tab of the Toolbox. Unlike simulations, [[tests]] are NOT interactive, and the results are displayed on a graph or in a table, NOT on the [[Virtual Instruments|virtual instruments]].
For detailed descriptions on each Test, refer to the section on [[Tests]].
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<td> [[File:b2MAN_Fig8.png|thumb|250px|B2RF.Spice A/D Circuit Wizard - Main Page]]
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<td> [[File:b2MAN_Fig9.png|thumb|250px|B2RF.Spice A/D Circuit Wizard - Filter Design]]
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<td>[[File:b2MAN_Fig10.png|thumb|220px|B2RF.Spice A/D Edit Graph Tab]]
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<td>[[File:b2MAN_Fig11.png|thumb|220px|B2RF.Spice A/D Edit Axes Tab]]
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<td>[[File:b2MAN_Fig12.png|thumb|220px|B2RF.Spice A/D Tracker Tab]]
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<td>[[File:b2MAN_Fig13.png|thumb|220px|B2RF.Spice A/D Edit Plots Tab]]
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=Toolbars=
[[B2RF.Spice A/D]] is mainly controlled by the Toolbox and [[Toolbars]]. [[Toolbars | Toolbars]] are collections of icons that are shortcuts to menu commands, and are located below the [[menus]]. [[B2RF.Spice A/D]] has a [[main toolbar]] which is common to all modes of operation and is used to control file and simulation functions. It also has two other window-specific [[toolbars]] to control other functions available for specific [[windows]]. [[Toolbars#Schematic_Toolbar |Schematic Toolbar]] appears only when a schematic is the active window. [[Toolbars#Graph_Toolbar |Graph Toolbar]] appears only when a graph is the active window. For a more information on each toolbar, follow these links:
* [[Toolbars#Main_Toolbar | Main Toolbar]]
To learn more about building schematics in [[B2RF.Spice A/D]], see the section on [[B2_schematic| Working with Schematic Editor]].
To learn more about graphs and plotting data in [[B2RF.Spice A/D]], see the section on [[B2_output | Visualizing Simulation Data Using Graphs and Tables]].
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[[File:b2MAN_Fig14.png|thumb|700px|B2RF.Spice A/D Main Toolbar]]
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[[File:b2MAN_Fig15.png|thumb|700px|B2RF.Spice A/D Schematic Toolbar]]
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[[File:b2MAN_Fig16.png|thumb|700px|B2RF.Spice A/D Graph Toolbar]]
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=Windows=
[[B2RF.Spice A/D]] has changed the way [[windows | windows]] are arranged and appear. The biggest difference is that now all [[windows]] are "tabs" in a larger Project window. Projects contain all the files associated with a particular circuit, including any graphs, netlists, and other related files. All Project files will appear in one window with the different Project files as Tab at the bottom left of the window. If you load a new circuit, it will automatically open in a new Project Window. More than one Project can be open at once. To switch to a different view, just click on the Tab that you wish to view. If you right click on a window tab, you will get the contextual pop-up menu, from which you can choose to close the Tab, add a new Tab, or rename the Tab.
To learn more about building schematics in [[B2RF.Spice A/D]], see the section on [[B2_schematic| Working with Schematic Editor]].
To learn more about graphs and data tables in [[B2RF.Spice A/D]], see the section on [[B2_output | Visualizing Simulation Data Using Graphs and Tables]].
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<td>[[File:b2MAN_Fig19.png|thumb|450px|B2RF.Spice A/D Schematic Window]]
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<td>[[File:b2MAN_Fig20.png|thumb|450px|B2RF.Spice A/D Graph Window]]
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<td>[[File:b2MAN_Fig21.png|thumb|450px|B2RF.Spice A/D Table Window]]
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<td>[[File:b2MAN_Fig22.png|thumb|450px|B2RF.Spice A/D Text Window]]
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=Menus=
Another important visual element of [[B2RF.Spice A/D]] is its menu bar located at the top of the screen underneath the title bar. [[Menus | Menus]] provide another convenient way to access many different functions such as file and edit operations, view settings, simulation, as well as a large number of generic parts passive and active elements, digital parts and virtual blocks. The contents of the menu bar changes depending on the active window:
* [[Menus#Schematic_Editor_Menus | Schematic Editor Menus]]
To learn more about building schematics in [[B2RF.Spice A/D]], see the section on [[B2_schematic| Working with Schematic Editor]].
To learn more about graphs and data tables in [[B2RF.Spice A/D]], see the section on [[B2_output | Visualizing Simulation Data Using Graphs and Tables]].
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[[File:b2MAN_Fig17.png|thumb|400px|B2RF.Spice A/D Schematic Menu]]
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[[File:b2MAN_Fig18.png|thumb|400px|B2RF.Spice A/D Graph and Table Menus]]
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[[File:b2MAN_Fig23.png|thumb|250px|B2RF.Spice A/D Virtual Instrument Panel]]
=Virtual Instruments=
A very useful and important feature of [[B2RF.Spice A/D]] is the [[Virtual_Instruments | Virtual Instruments]]. Now you have ten instruments to manipulate and measure your circuit. Click on each instrument below to see a detailed description of it.
* [[Virtual_Instruments#Virtual_Ammeter | Virtual Ammeter]]