User Guide

Primer: How to Optimize a
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Chapter Overview
This chapter guides you through the basic steps needed to setup
and run an optimization using a simple diode biasing design.
Optimizing a Diode Biasing Circuit—the Objective
on page 2-2
describes the sample circuit and its ideal operating
characteristics.
Why Use Optimization?
on page 2-3 explains why fine-tuning
your design using the PSpice Optimizer saves time.
Phase One: Developing the Design
on page 2-4 walks you
through the steps needed to create a working design.
Phase Two: Setting Up the Optimization
on page 2-6 walks you
through the steps needed to define the parameters, goals, and
constraints that describe the optimization.
Phase Three: Running an Optimization
on page 2-11 walks you
through the steps needed to optimize and finalize the design.