== Two Distinct Simulation Modes ==
[[B2RF.Spice A/D]] now has provides two distinct simulation modes: interactive live "Live Simulations" and preset non-interactive "Predefined [[Tests]]". There are important differences between a Test test and a Live Simulation. These differences live simulation that must be understood before you can effectively use [[B2RF.Spice A/D]]effectively.
A live "Live Simulation" is simply a continuous transient simulation, starting which starts at time t = 0 and incrementing increments indefinitely by a user-defined time period. Simulations can be paused and continued but they run continuously until they are stopped, paused or reset. Simulations Live simulations can be stimulated by [[Virtual Instruments|virtual instruments]] such as like Function Generator or Power Supply, and their results can be measured by [[Virtual Instruments|virtual instruments]] such as like Oscilloscope, Ammeter, Voltmeter, etc. and can be manipulated in real time from the Circuit [[Parameters]] Panel in the Toolbox. Instead of using [[Virtual Instruments|virtual instruments]], you You can also use regular voltage or current source devices sources to excite your circuits circuit during a live simulation or use probes or circuit [[animation]] to display node voltages and currentsin real time. You can vary your circuit's parameter values in real time from the "Circuit [[Parameters]]" panel of the toolbox and observe the circuit's response immediately.
"Predefined [[Tests]]", on the other hand, are run with some advance planning and preset and predefined sets of simulation [[parameters]]. You can run [[Teststests]] are used to analyze your circuit in various time and frequency domains. These include a circuit's and characterize its DC bias (operating point), transient and steady-state AC responses, its noise outputperformance, network characteristics[[parameters]], as well as various other responsesetc. The output results of [[RF.Spice A/D]] [[tests]] are displayed on a graph graphs or tabulated in a table, not on [[Virtual Instruments|virtual instruments]]tables.
== An Overview of RF.Spice A/D Workshop ==