OPA4830: OPA4830 SPICE model

nicolas chicheportiche

Part Number: OPA4830
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TINA-TI

Hello

Could you confirm if the OPA4830 SPICE model is working properly ?

I tried to import it in LTSpice - I'm used to do it - and just with a simple voltage follower I cannot get any proper result.

I just tried the same with the OP2834 and this one works fine.

Thanks.

over 3 years ago

0 Alec Saebeler over 3 years ago

TI__Mastermind 21577 points

Hello Nicolas,

Could you share a screen shot or capture of your results? I was able to verify the OPA4830 SPICE model works as intended in TINA-TI software. I also verified the model's version within PSPICE for TI; I was able to construct voltage follower without issue using the same 2016-dated model as TINA-TI. The standalone PSPICE model zip-folder located on TI.com does contain the same 2016 model version, so you have a working and valid copy of the SPICE model.

If you could elaborate on your simulation setup in LTSPICE or share any simulation outputs, I could further assist you in exploring this issue.

Best,

Alec

0 nicolas chicheportiche over 3 years ago in reply to Alec Saebeler

Prodigy 40 points

Hello Alec

Thanks for your answer.

Here is the setup of the simulation :

You can see the large currents at the OPA4830 inputs.

When the symbol was auto-generated (this a LT-SPICE feature), I did check the consistancy between symbol and pin assignment.

I've also attached the .lib for the OPA4830 that I've downloaded.

OPA4830.lib

Hopefully, you can get an idea of what's going wrong.

Thank you,

Nicolas.

0 Michael Steffes over 3 years ago in reply to nicolas chicheportiche

Guru 48395 points

can you include your .asc file?

0 nicolas chicheportiche over 3 years ago in reply to Michael Steffes

Prodigy 40 points

Here is a zip of the simulation folder, with the .asc, the .log and the symbol created.

OPA4830.zip

Thanks

Nicolas

+1 Alec Saebeler over 3 years ago in reply to nicolas chicheportiche

TI__Mastermind 21577 points

Hello Nicolas,

Could you review the following links on adding third-party models? It would be helpful to know if re-adding using these methods helps resolve the issue. Additionally, you can try remaking the model from the netlist manually.

For older models (like the OPA4830): LTspice: Adding Third-Party Models | Analog Devices

Newer article: LTspice: Simple Steps to Import Third-Party Models | Analog Devices

The built-in wizard does not always work at properly handling compatibility between SPICE models. The model is verified to work in other simulators, so the issue lies with appropriately converting/adding the SPICE model to LTspice.

Also: Please refer to this prior E2E thread for a discussion on utilizing a non-LTspice model in LTspice:

OPA549: LTspice model for OPA549, working files attached. - Amplifiers forum - Amplifiers - TI E2E support forums

Best,

Alec

0 nicolas chicheportiche over 3 years ago in reply to Alec Saebeler

Prodigy 40 points

Hello

As long as you're sure the model is correct, it's OK for me.

I will try again using other methods.

Thanks.

Nicolas

0 kai klaas69 over 3 years ago in reply to nicolas chicheportiche

Guru 140200 points

Hi Nicolas,

I can confirm the error. The DC analysis is not showing proper results:

But the transient analysis seem to work well:

nicolas_opa4830.zip

I have imported the OPA4830 into LTSpice as discussed here:

https://e2e.ti.com/support/amplifiers-group/amplifiers/f/amplifiers-forum/1034332/pga281-ltspice-simulation-error

Kai

0 Alec Saebeler over 3 years ago in reply to kai klaas69

TI__Mastermind 21577 points

Hello Nicolas, Kai,

The issue does appear to be solely with LTspice and during the DC operating point measurement. TI's models are designed using PSPICE and/or TINA-TI and the designs are validated on those platforms.

I am attaching my file and image showing a far smaller current at the inputs of the amplifier, much more aligned with what is expected.

Please find my attached TINA-TI schematic, as well as the same schematic as an image below:

opa4830_ammeter.TSC

Best,

Alec

0 nicolas chicheportiche over 3 years ago in reply to Alec Saebeler

Prodigy 40 points

Hello Kai, Alec

Thanks for the support.

Nicolas

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