Re: new AMS LRM 2.2 draft c

I notice that you have listed a bunch of "recognized" names for
$simparam() arguments, but not much information about their units or
usage - can you add more info (e.g. is tnom K or C)? Maybe the table
should be moved to an appendix. Also, there is no explanation of the
"homotopy convergence algorithm".

Is $simparam() case sensitive?

Kev.

Geoffrey.Coram wrote:

>Hi -
>I've uploaded a new draft of the LRM to the eda.org web site.
>
>http://www.eda.org/verilog-ams/htmlpages/public-docs/AMS-LRM-2-2-draft-c.pdf
>
>I believe I have addressed all the issues below, which were
>brought up in the conference call.
>
>Alas, the change bars are all relative to LRM 2.1, so it's
>hard to tell what changed since draft b.
>
>I still hope to include something about the M-factor before
>this goes up for a vote. And there are a few issues being
>discussed on the reflector relative to $simparam("simulator")
>and `define __SIMULATOR__.
>
>-Geoffrey
>
>
>
>Comments from AMS conference call of May 24, 2004:
>
>Page numbers to be "absolute" instead of restarting
>by section. This matches new templates used in SV
>and IEEE 2001 LRMs.
>
>2.6.3 string parameters needs to be moved to Section 3
>
>3.1.1 output variables needs an example
>
>Syntax 3-3 string parameter default value should be a
> constant_expression (not a fixed string), and range
> should be optional (but type remains mandatory);
> brief discussion on syntax for the range, but no
> better alternatives found.
>
>3.2.3 (and generally) fix "smart quotes" in examples.
>
>3.2.6 need example instantations for aliasparam
>
>3.4.3 net descriptions needs example
>
>4.4.15 limiting functions $limit needs to be moved
> to Section 10 (system tasks), with forward reference
> here (after limexp)
>
>4.6.2 return value from analog function - clear up
> distinction between return value of function and
> arguments that are modified (to match SV description)
>
>7.2.5, 7.3.6 - move descriptions of $param_given and
> $port_connected to Section 10, with references in
> Section 7. Also, specify the return values.
>
>7.3.6 Clarify whether $port_connected is supposed to
> traverse the hierarchy to find if there's anything
> actually on the net
>
>10.1 Consider adding simulatorName to simparam list
>[NOT DONE]
>
>10.6.2 Add %R to mean the same as %r.
>
>Annex B - string is a keyword
>
>

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