| SPICE |
Multiple simulations |
Brute force proof circuit will work, awkward for gaining intuition |
| SPICE |
SENS sensitivity analysis |
Brute force method, good for getting intuition about what components matter |
| Exact closed-form analysis |
Using an equation for the circuit performance calculate sensitivities. Using equations for the component variations and the sensitivities calculate the probability of meeting spec |
Very simple problems only, gives good insight into technique |
| Microsoft Excel, MathCAD |
Create cdfs with manufacturing data, model circuit with |
Intermediate complexity, can incorporate real world data, gives good intuition into the problem |