EDA history (circuit simulation): In which decade was the SPICE simulator introduced? Consider its early UC Berkeley releases used for analog circuit analysis. Choose the correct decade.
Interview
Technology
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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A1960s
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B1970s
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C1980s
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D1990s
Answer
Correct Answer: 1970s
Explanation
ConceptSPICE originated at UC Berkeley; early public versions (e.g., SPICE1/2) appeared in the 1970s, becoming foundational for analog simulation.
Final Answer1970s