AC line Filter design using LT Spice

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visheshseshadri

Joined Jul 17, 2018
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Hello,

I am fairly new to LT Spice but have done some transient analysis. I have some experience with ADS but I dont have the license due to which I am using LT Spice for my simulation. I am trying to simulate an AC line filter and calculating attenuation. The following are the specifications:
Impedance :
AC output to ground at 400kHz : 5.7-j725 ohm
AC output to ground at 800kHz : 34.2 +j33 ohm
210V AC line to line
210V AC line to ground
25A rms AC
Red and Black are used for input 1 and 2

I have attached my half done model and the circuit with specs. Please let me know how to use the variable impedance function and the bode plot feature.

Thanks.
 

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crutschow

Joined Mar 14, 2008
34,285
You need to add the load at the output to get the attenuation.

The .ac analysis you are using generates a Bode plot.
Just click on the output after the simulation.

What's a "variable impedance function" and why do you think you need it?
 

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visheshseshadri

Joined Jul 17, 2018
5
You need to add the load at the output to get the attenuation.

The .ac analysis you are using generates a Bode plot.
Just click on the output after the simulation.

What's a "variable impedance function" and why do you think you need it?

Thanks for the quick answer. It worked. The filter output (load) goes into a system which also has an RF input. The system impedance varies. This filter prevents RF from entering the AC mains. I now have another question. I realize that the spice command .ac oct 101 100k 15M should give the x axis as 101 points per incrementing octave from 100kHz to 15 MHz. But the plot ends at 100kHz. Appreciate some help regarding this. Please see the attachment. Thanks.
 

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crutschow

Joined Mar 14, 2008
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I realize that the spice command .ac oct 101 100k 15M should give the x axis as 101 points per incrementing octave from 100kHz to 15 MHz.
Nope.
Spice is insensitive to letter case so M is interpreted as m (milli).
For MHz you need to use Meg.
And try using more increments, such as 1k.

See attached:

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