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LTSPICE simulation does not converge

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The user encountered convergence issues when simulating a circuit with two LT1997-2 amplifiers in LTSpice. The problem persisted even after updating to the latest LTSpice version (26.0.1) and component libraries. The user found that replacing the negative power supply with -1V resolved the convergence issue, but the root cause remains unclear. The final answer suggested checking for updates to the LT1997-2 model.
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Product Number: LT1997-2
Software Version: LTSPICE 24.1.8

Hello,

I am currently evaluating an instrumentation chain consisting of LT1997-2 under LTSPICE. The idea is to measure voltages across capacitors, which are currently replaced by capacitors.

When I simulate the LT1997-2 with a gain of 0.16 and powered between 0 and 5V to measure a differential voltage across a voltage source, everything works fine.

When I add a voltage source below the first one to create common mode, everything still works correctly.
The problem arises when I add a second LT1997-2 to measure the differential voltage across the second voltage source, which is referenced to ground.

I don't understand where the problem comes from, since during my first test with a single voltage source, the simulation converged correctly even though one of the LT1997-2 inputs was connected directly to ground.

Has anyone else encountered this problem, or do you have any suggestions?

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  • HI ,

    Thank you for your feedback.


    My software was not up to date. I just upgraded to the latest version, 26.0.1.
    I then updated the component library.
    Finally, I started again from the simulation file available on the LT1997-2 page and modified it to obtain my 2-component structure.
    But I still have a convergence problem on U2.

    If I simulate only U1 with its voltage source and the low active voltage source to create a higher common mode, I have no convergence problem.

    I am attaching the simulation file I used.
    Would it be possible for you to send me yours so I can test it on my computer?

    Regards,
    Luc


      1997-2.asc