MCP6141/2/3/4
5.0 DESIGN TOOLS
Microchip provides the basic design tools needed for
the MCP6141/2/3/4 family of op amps.
5.1
SPICE Macro Model
The latest SPICE macro model for the MCP6141/2/3/4
op amps is available on our web site at www.micro-
chip.com. This model is intended to be an initial design
tool that works well in the op amp’s linear region of
operation at room temperature. See the model file for
information on its capabilities.
Bench testing is a very important part of any design and
cannot be replaced with simulations. Also, simulation
results using this macro model need to be validated by
comparing them to the data sheet specifications and
characteristic curves.
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5.2
FilterLab Software
The FilterLab software is an innovative tool that
simplifies analog active filter (using op amps) design. It
is available free of charge from our web site at
www.microchip.com. The FilterLab software tool
provides full schematic diagrams of the filter circuit with
component values. It also outputs the filter circuit in
SPICE format, which can be used with the macro
model to simulate actual filter performance.
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