Model Compatibility

Are the switching regulator models compatible with PSpice models and others?

The LTspice SMPS macromodels are implemented in a combination of new proprietary native LTspice devices and/or a proprietary hardware description language. While it is possible, in principle, to develop generic SPICE or PSpice macromodels, the resultant simulation speed would not be viable. LTspice can, however, run PSpice semiconductor and behavioral models and is generally a much higher performance simulator, so you might move your PSpice simulations to LTspice. Most SPICE users have already upgraded from PSpice to LTspice.