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📄 docs(README): Comprehensive Update — Reflecting All Changes Since June 2026

Branch:docs-readme-updatesmaster
Type: Documentation only — no source code changes
Last README update: 2026-06-09 · This PR date: 2026-07-27


🧭 Overview

The README had fallen ~7 weeks behind the repository. This PR brings it fully up to date by documenting all significant changes merged into master between June 10 and July 27, 2026 — spanning 150+ commits, 20+ merged PRs, and 2800+ changed files — while also adding new structured sections to improve discoverability and onboarding.

Stats:102 insertions(+) · 6 deletions(-) · 1 file changed


🔍 What Changed in the Repo (Documented Here)


1. 🔬 IHP PDK Integration Enhancements

Commits: cbd0d91a · 87aa8268 · 885ddc7f · 1d0f2665

Three new files added to ihp/ to improve the IHP SG13G2 SiGe BiCMOS PDK workflow:

FilePurpose
ihp/install-ngspice-latest.shBuilds latest Ngspice from source with --enable-osdi support
ihp/.spiceinitPre-configured Ngspice init file; now correctly placed in $HOME after configuration
ihp/example.cirNMOS DC test circuit to validate IHP PDK SPICE simulation end-to-end

Also fixed: ihp-install-script.sh now moves .spiceinit to $HOME instead of leaving it in the working directory.


2. 🧩 Subcircuit Library — 110+ New ICs Added

PRs: #593#594#595#596#604#605#606#609#610
Dates: 2026-06-10 → 2026-07-27

library/SubcircuitLibrary/ grew from ~630 to 741+ verified IC subcircuits. Each entry includes a .sub SPICE file, .kicad_sch schematic, and .cir test circuit.

CA-Series — Analog Arrays
ICDescription
CA3005Differential amplifier array
CA3018General-purpose NPN transistor array
CA3019Diode/transistor array
CA3022RF/IF amplifier
CA3028ARF/IF differential amplifier
CA3036NPN transistor array
CA3054Dual differential amplifier
MC-Series — Analog / RF / Audio
ICDescription
MC1306_SubAudio power amplifier
MC1510_subWideband video/RF amplifier
MC1545_SubWideband video amplifier
MC1550_SubRF/IF amplifier
MC1554_SubAudio power amplifier
MC1569_SubPositive voltage regulator
MC1595_SubFour-quadrant multiplier
MC1596_SubBalanced modulator/demodulator
High-Speed Analog ICs — PR #604
ICDescription
LT1010Power buffer amplifier
vca821Variable gain amplifier (10 MHz, ±40 dB)
ths4541Fully differential amplifier
ths4303High-speed current-feedback op-amp
opa656Wideband unity-gain stable FET-input op-amp
lmh6702Ultra-low distortion wideband op-amp
cppllCharge-pump PLL
ad834500 MHz four-quadrant multiplier
ad8307500 MHz low-power logarithmic amplifier
3bit_flash_adc3-bit flash analog-to-digital converter
Power Management & Motor Driver ICs
ICDescription
L298NDual full-bridge motor driver
IR2110High- and low-side gate driver
IR21303-phase bridge gate driver
IP5328PPower bank management IC
LM1815Adaptive peak detector
LP2950Micro-power voltage regulator
LP2951Micro-power adjustable regulator
MCP73831Single-cell Li-Ion / Li-Po charge controller
TL494PWM control circuit
TP4056Li-Ion battery charger IC
TL783 / _TL783Adjustable high-voltage regulator (125V)
Voltage Regulators & Op-Amps
ICDescription
LM2902Quad op-amp (wide voltage range, low power)
LM2904Dual op-amp (wide voltage range, low supply)
LM2917Frequency-to-voltage converter / tachometer
LM2941Low-dropout 1A adjustable regulator
LM7806Fixed 6V positive voltage regulator
MCP1700Ultra-low quiescent current LDO regulator
TCA965Precision window discriminator
SN74-Series Digital ICs — PR #593
ICDescription
SN74AS3038-input NAND gate
SN74AS3048-input NOR gate
SN74AS3058-input NOR gate with open-collector
SN74LS247BCD-to-seven-segment decoder/driver
SN74LS295B4-bit right-shift register
SN74LS353Dual 4-input multiplexer (3-state)
SN74LS451Dual 4-line-to-16-line decoder
SN74LS461Octal counter
SN74LS4988-bit shift register
SN74S268Dual 4-bit latch
SN74S532Magnitude comparator
SN74S536Dual J-K flip-flop
SN742784-bit cascadable priority register
TTL/CMOS Logic — PRs #594#595#596#605#606#609
ICDescription
74HCT5948-bit serial-in, serial/parallel-out shift register
74LS112Dual JK neg-edge triggered FF with preset and clear
74LS15016-to-1 data selector/multiplexer
74LS298Quad 2-input multiplexer with storage
74LS379Quad D flip-flop with complementary outputs
74LS399Quad 2-port register
74hc5898-bit parallel-in/serial-out shift register
CD4095BMSCMOS gated J-K master-slave flip-flop
CD4016Quad bilateral switch
CD4026BDecade counter/divider with 7-segment display
CD4029BPresettable binary/decade up/down counter
CD4089BBinary rate multiplier
CD4099B8-bit addressable latch
SN541704x4 register file (open-collector)
MM74C92320-key encoder
LM3914Dot/bar display driver
74ls934-bit binary ripple counter
74ls175Quad D flip-flop
74ls1814-bit arithmetic logic unit
74ls374Octal D flip-flop (3-state)
74ls6704x4 register file (3-state)
74lv157Quad 2-input multiplexer
DM74ls1734-bit D-type register
sn74ls244Octal buffer/line driver (3-state)
sn5470Dual 4-input expandable NAND gate
4024bc7-stage binary ripple counter
Additional ICs from PR #574 & others (2026-06-13)
ICDescription
SNx4HC03Quad 2-input NAND gate (open-drain)
SNx5452BAND-OR-INVERT gate
SN74LS156Dual 2-to-4 decoder/demultiplexer
SN74HC623Voltage-controlled oscillator
LM760Operational amplifier
CD74HCT241Octal buffer and line driver
CD74HC563Octal D-type transparent latch
CD45854-bit magnitude comparator
CD4073BTriple 3-input AND gate

3. 🔀 Library Reorganization & Cleanup

PR: #591 · Commits: 1e086d2f · 54d711dd · 2911491f

Misplaced subcircuits moved from a duplicate/incorrect path into the canonical library/SubcircuitLibrary/ directory:

CA3020 · LM108 · LM3080 · MC1496 · NE556 · TL03xA · UA702M

Remaining files from a legacy SUBCKT/ folder were also migrated to ensure a single source of truth.


4. ⚡ NGHDL — Microwatt Co-Simulation Example Added

PR: #569 · Commit: 6773fe11

A complete Microwatt NGHDL co-simulation example was added to nghdl/Example/, demonstrating mixed-signal simulation using the open-source Microwatt POWER ISA soft-core processor interfaced with Ngspice via GHDL.


5. 🐋 Docker — Build Fix

Commit: d418b308

Added libreadline-dev to the Dockerfile. This fixes a build failure on newer Ubuntu base images where readline headers are no longer installed by default.


6. 🐛 Bug Fix — Workspace Newline Handling

PR: #469 · Commit: 323e7b79

Fixed a trailing newline/whitespace issue in workspace path handling that caused path resolution failures on certain Linux configurations.


📝 README Diff Summary

Updated (~):

SectionWhat Changed
✨ Features tableSubcircuits row: updated to "741+ ICs in SubcircuitLibrary"
🛠️ Tech Stack tableAdded IHP SG13G2 badge alongside existing SKY130 PDK entry
ihp/ directory rowExpanded from 1 line to a full per-file description
SubcircuitLibrary/ rowUpdated count to 741+, added link to new section
NGHDL Example/ rowNotes the new Microwatt co-simulation example

New sections added (+):

SectionDescription
### IHP PDK Integration (ihp/) tablePer-file breakdown of all 4 ihp/ files inside Project Structure
## 📦 Subcircuit LibraryCategorized IC table across 17 families with collapsible detail
## 📝 Recent ChangesChangelog with dates, PR numbers, commit hashes, and per-item descriptions
## 📄 LicenseExplicit license section (was previously only linked in the badges header)
IHP ngspice installer snippetUsage block for install-ngspice-latest.sh in Installation section
Docker libreadline-dev noteInline note in the Docker installation section

✅ PR Checklist

  • README accurately reflects the current state of master as of 2026-07-27
  • All new ihp/ files documented with purpose and usage examples
  • SubcircuitLibrary entry count updated to 741+
  • Every merged PR from the past 7 weeks referenced by number
  • New 📦 Subcircuit Library section makes IC browsing easy for new users
  • 📝 Recent Changes section gives contributors a clear changelog
  • No source code changes — documentation only
  • Commit message follows Conventional Commits specification
  • Branch is up to date with master (merged before committing)

🔗 Referenced PRs & Key Commits

PRs:#469#569#574#591#593#594#595#596#604#605#606#609#610

Key commits:

cbd0d91a Add installation script for ngspice latest version
87aa8268 Create .spiceinit for IHP-Open-PDK configuration
885ddc7f Move .spiceinit to home directory after configuration
1d0f2665 Add NMOS DC Test circuit example
1e086d2f Merge PR #591 — remove duplicate SubcircuitLibrary
54d711dd Cleanup: move misplaced subcircuits to SubcircuitLibrary
6773fe11 Add Microwatt NGHDL co-simulation example
d418b308 Added install libreadline-dev in Dockerfile
323e7b79 Merge PR #469 — fix workspace newline
ec9b77f1 Move CA-series ICs to SubcircuitLibrary and clean generated files
f16a16ac docs(README): comprehensive update reflecting all changes since June 2026

…2026
Last README update: 2026-06-09 (commit d3eec61)
This update: 2026-07-27
Branch: docs (tracking origin/docs-readme-updates)
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SUMMARY OF REPO CHANGES DOCUMENTED IN THIS README UPDATE
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Total commits since last README: ~150 commits (2026-06-10 to 2026-07-27)
Files changed (repo-wide): 2800+ files across 20+ PRs
SubcircuitLibrary total: 741+ verified IC subcircuits (was ~630)
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1. IHP PDK INTEGRATION ENHANCEMENTS (2026-06-28)
Commits: cbd0d91, 87aa826, 885ddc7, 1d0f266
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New files in ihp/:
+ ihp/install-ngspice-latest.sh
Script to build latest ngspice from source with OSDI support.
Requires eSim/NGHDL pre-installed. Backs up existing ngspice35,
then builds with --enable-predictor --enable-osdi from SourceForge.
+ ihp/.spiceinit
Pre-configured Ngspice initialization file for IHP-Open-PDK.
Now correctly placed in user home directory (not project root)
after running the IHP configuration step.
+ ihp/example.cir
NMOS DC test circuit demonstrating a real IHP SG13G2 PDK
SPICE simulation workflow from scratch.
Modified:
~ ihp/ihp-install-script.sh
Updated to move .spiceinit to C:\Users\rikik during configuration
instead of leaving it in the repo working directory.
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2. SUBCIRCUIT LIBRARY EXPANSION (2026-06-10 to 2026-07-27)
PRs: FOSSEE#569, FOSSEE#574, FOSSEE#593, FOSSEE#594, FOSSEE#595, FOSSEE#596, FOSSEE#604, FOSSEE#605,
FOSSEE#606, FOSSEE#609, FOSSEE#610
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110+ new subcircuits added to library/SubcircuitLibrary/.
Each subcircuit includes: .sub (SPICE), .kicad_sch, .cir test circuit.
CA-Series ICs (commit: ec9b77f, 78c2411–70af4f61):
+ CA3005 — Differential amplifier array
+ CA3018 — General-purpose transistor array
+ CA3019 — Diode / transistor array
+ CA3022 — RF/IF amplifier
+ CA3028A — RF/IF differential amplifier
+ CA3036 — NPN transistor array
+ CA3054 — Dual differential amplifier
MC-Series Analog ICs (commits: 84bcd9f–5869f6aa, 2026-07-11):
+ MC1306_Sub — Audio power amplifier IC
+ MC1510_sub — Wideband video/RF amplifier IC
+ MC1545_Sub — Wideband video amplifier IC
+ MC1550_Sub — RF/IF amplifier IC
+ MC1554_Sub — Audio power amplifier IC
+ MC1569_Sub — Positive voltage regulator IC
+ MC1595_Sub — Four-quadrant multiplier IC
+ MC1596_Sub — Balanced modulator/demodulator IC
Analog / Mixed-Signal ICs — PR FOSSEE#604 (commits: 0e7618c–fd9d77ea, 2026-07-17):
+ LT1010 — Power buffer amplifier
+ vca821 — Variable gain amplifier (10 MHz, -40dB to +40dB)
+ ths4541 — Fully differential amplifier
+ ths4303 — High-speed current-feedback op-amp
+ opa656 — Wideband unity-gain stable FET-input op-amp
+ lmh6702 — Ultra-low distortion wideband op-amp
+ cppll — Charge-pump PLL
+ ad834 — 500 MHz four-quadrant multiplier
+ ad8307 — Low-power logarithmic amplifier (500 MHz)
+ 3bit_flash_adc — 3-bit flash analog-to-digital converter
Power Management / Motor Driver ICs (commits: 4641b86–eff8bec2, 2026-07-13):
+ IR2130 — Gate driver (3-phase bridge)
+ IR2110 — High- and low-side gate driver
+ IP5328P — Power bank management IC
+ LM1815 — Adaptive peak detector
+ L298N — Dual full-bridge motor driver
+ LP2950 — Micro-power voltage regulator
+ MCP73831 — Single-cell Li-Ion / Li-Po charge controller
+ TL494 — Pulse-width-modulation control circuit
+ TP4056 — Li-Ion battery charger IC
+ _TL783 — Adjustable high-voltage regulator (125V)
Voltage Regulators (commits: 0ae0a7f–41c3cc89, 2026-07-14):
+ LM2917 — Frequency-to-voltage converter / tachometer
+ LM2941 — Low-dropout regulator (1A, adjustable)
+ LM7806 — Fixed 6V positive voltage regulator
+ LP2951 — Micro-power adjustable voltage regulator
+ MCP1700 — Ultra-low quiescent current LDO regulator
+ TCA965 — Precision window discriminator
Op-Amps & Comparators (commits: 9d810b4–3d0584ed, 2026-07-13):
+ LM2902 — Quad op-amp (wide voltage range, low power)
+ LM2904 — Dual op-amp (wide voltage range, low supply)
SN74-Series Digital ICs — PR FOSSEE#593 (commits: 225fb80–ea2d0acb, 2026-07-09):
+ SN74AS303 — 8-input NAND gate
+ SN74AS304 — 8-input NOR gate
+ SN74AS305 — 8-input NOR gate with open-collector
+ SN74LS247 — BCD-to-seven-segment decoder/driver
+ SN74LS295B — 4-bit right-shift register
+ SN74LS353 — Dual 4-input multiplexer (3-state)
+ SN74LS451 — Dual 4-line-to-16-line decoder
+ SN74LS461 — Octal counter
+ SN74LS498 — 8-bit shift register
+ SN74S268 — Dual 4-bit latch
+ SN74S532 — Magnitude comparator
+ SN74S536 — Dual J-K flip-flop
+ SN74278 — 4-bit cascadable priority register
CD/CMOS Series (commits: 87fd998–6bf9c228, 2026-07-12):
+ CD4016 — Quad bilateral switch
+ CD4026B — Decade counter/divider with 7-segment display
+ CD4029B — Presettable binary/decade up/down counter
+ CD4089B — Binary rate multiplier
+ CD4099B — 8-bit addressable latch
TTL/CMOS Logic — PR FOSSEE#594 (commits: 6d94315–7afbc57a, 2026-07-13):
+ 74HCT594 — 8-bit serial-in, serial/parallel-out shift register
+ 74LS112 — Dual JK negative-edge-triggered FF with preset & clear
+ 74LS150 — 16-to-1 data selector/multiplexer
+ 74LS298 — Quad 2-input multiplexer with storage
+ 74LS379 — Quad D flip-flop with complementary outputs
+ 74LS399 — Quad 2-port register
+ 74hc589 — 8-bit parallel-in/serial-out shift register
+ CD4095BMS — CMOS gated J-K master-slave flip-flop
Additional Digital ICs (commits: 2026-07-10–2026-07-12):
+ SN54170 — 4x4 register file (open-collector)
+ MM74C923 — 20-key encoder
+ LM3914 — Dot/bar display driver
+ 74ls93 — 4-bit binary ripple counter
+ 74ls175 — Quad D flip-flop
+ 74ls181 — 4-bit arithmetic logic unit
+ 74ls374 — Octal D flip-flop (3-state)
+ 74ls670 — 4x4 register file (3-state)
+ 74lv157 — Quad 2-input multiplexer
+ DM74ls173 — 4-bit D-type register
+ sn74ls244 — Octal buffer/line driver (3-state)
+ sn5470 — Dual 4-input expandable NAND gate
+ 4024bc — 7-stage binary ripple counter
Further ICs from PR FOSSEE#574 & others (commits: 6cc764d–277e618d, 2026-06-13):
+ SNx4HC03 — Quad 2-input NAND gate (open-drain)
+ SNx5452B — AND-OR-INVERT gate
+ SN74LS156 — Dual 2-to-4 decoder/demultiplexer
+ SN74HC623 — Voltage-controlled oscillator
+ LM760 — Operational amplifier
+ CD74HCT241 — Octal buffer and line driver
+ CD74HC563 — Octal D-type transparent latch
+ CD4585 — 4-bit magnitude comparator
+ CD4073B — Triple 3-input AND gate
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3. LIBRARY REORGANIZATION / CLEANUP (2026-07-08 & 2026-06-26)
PRs: FOSSEE#591
Commits: 1e086d2, 54d711d, 2911491
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Moved misplaced subcircuits from a duplicate/incorrect path into the
canonical library/SubcircuitLibrary/ directory:
+ CA3020 — Wideband power amplifier
+ LM108 — Precision op-amp
+ LM3080 — Programmable op-amp
+ MC1496 — Balanced modulator/demodulator
+ NE556 — Dual 555 timer
+ TL03xA — Low-power op-amp (TI TL03x family)
+ UA702M — Operational amplifier
Also: subcircuit files from SUBCKT/ moved to library/SubcircuitLibrary/
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4. NGHDL — MICROWATT CO-SIMULATION EXAMPLE (2026-06-11)
PR: FOSSEE#569 | Commit: 6773fe1
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+ nghdl/Example/microwatt/
Full Microwatt NGHDL co-simulation example demonstrating
mixed-signal simulation with the open-source Microwatt
POWER ISA soft-core processor interfaced with Ngspice via GHDL.
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5. DOCKER BUILD FIX (2026-06-26)
Commit: d418b30
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+ docker-launcher/Dockerfile
Added 'libreadline-dev' to the apt-get install list.
Fixes a build failure on newer Ubuntu base images where
readline is no longer included by default.
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6. BUG FIX — WORKSPACE NEWLINE HANDLING (2026-06-14)
PR: FOSSEE#469 | Commit: 323e7b7
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+ src/projManagement/newProject.py (or equivalent)
Fixed trailing newline/whitespace issue in workspace path
handling that could cause path resolution failures on
certain Linux configurations.
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README CHANGES IN THIS COMMIT (102 insertions, 6 deletions)
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UPDATED sections:
~ Features table: Subcircuits row now shows '741+ ICs in SubcircuitLibrary'
~ Tech Stack table: Added IHP SG13G2 badge alongside SKY130 PDK
~ ihp/ directory description: Expanded to list all 4 files with purpose
~ SubcircuitLibrary description: Updated count to '741+' with section link
~ NGHDL Example/: Noted Microwatt co-simulation example
NEW sections added:
+ '### IHP PDK Integration (ihp/)' table in Project Structure
+ '## 📦 Subcircuit Library' section with categorized IC families
Categories: Logic Gates, Flip-Flops, Shift Registers, MUX/DEMUX,
Counters, Encoders, Op-Amps, Regulators, Audio Amps, RF/IF Amps,
Multipliers, Motor Drivers, CA-series, SN74-series, MC-series,
CD/CMOS, ADC/DAC, Timers, and Miscellaneous
+ '## 📝 Recent Changes' section documenting all 6 change categories
with dates, PR numbers, commit hashes, and per-item descriptions
+ '## 📄 License' section (was missing from footer area)
+ Docker install note about libreadline-dev fix
+ IHP install-ngspice-latest.sh usage snippet in Installation section
Refs: FOSSEE#469FOSSEE#569FOSSEE#574FOSSEE#591FOSSEE#593FOSSEE#594FOSSEE#595FOSSEE#596FOSSEE#604FOSSEE#605FOSSEE#606FOSSEE#609FOSSEE#610
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Eyantra698Sumanto merged commit 7698ace into FOSSEE:masterJul 27, 2026
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