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@richiewillmott richiewillmott released this 24 Oct 20:09
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v1.1.0
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Wirely 1.1.0: more accurate MOSFETs and op-amps.

Downloads

  • Windows (64-bit): Wirely-Setup-1.1.0.exe — run it; it updates an existing Wirely. If SmartScreen warns you (the installer isn't code-signed yet), click More info → Run anyway.
  • Mac (Apple Silicon): Wirely-1.1.0-mac-arm64.dmg — open it and drag Wirely into Applications, replacing the old one. The first time, right-click Wirely → Open → Open.
  • Linux (x86_64): Wirely-1.1.0-x86_64.AppImage — run chmod +x Wirely-1.1.0-x86_64.AppImage, then run it.

What's new

  • MOSFETs fitted to their datasheets. Every type's threshold voltage and on-resistance match its datasheet, and each now has its body diode, internal gate resistance and voltage-dependent gate and drain capacitances. Switching takes real time and the gate shows the Miller plateau. Gate charge matches the datasheets (AO3400: 6.1 nC vs 6 nC; FQP27P06: 32.3 nC vs 33 nC) and switching delays match ngspice to within a few nanoseconds.
  • Op-amps fitted to their datasheets. Open-loop gain, input bias current, supply current, output swing that depends on the load (a 741 on ±15 V gives ±14 V into 10 kΩ and ±13 V into 2 kΩ), and the LM358 reaching 0 V but not its top rail. Output current is drawn through the supply pins, and too high a supply voltage destroys the chip.
  • Diodes survive short surges as real ones do, instead of popping on a nanosecond spike.
  • Over-voltage is realistic: MOSFETs break down a little above their rating — a short coil spike is absorbed (power MOSFETs survive it, a 2N7000 doesn't), but a supply above the rating destroys them. Motors burn out on far too much voltage.
  • About twice as fast on every circuit, and much faster with MOSFETs.
  • Updating is cleaner: the Windows installer removes the old version's library files first.
  • Linux: tested on Wayland as well as X11.

239 automatic tests now check Wirely against hand calculations, datasheets and ngspice.

Free and open source under the GNU GPL v3. Bug reports, ideas and part requests are welcome on the Issues tab.

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