hi Guys, I am very new to this, I want to know if there is a simple software available which can simulate simple analogue circuits and help me visualize the signals. Just the basics like transistor / simple IC circuits. I have used Electronics Work Bench somewhat but it seems it's only good for digital circuits and becomes very confusing when it comes to simple analogue circuits. I cannot get even the simple circuits to behave like they suppose to behave :)
Thanks
It may be more advanced than you want, but one of the best analog circuit simulator programs, LTspice is available download, free, at:
There is also a very good LTspice users group on Yahoo that is very helpful to beginners and advanced users, alike.
Electronics Workbench (now, NI Circuit Design) works just fine for simulating (most) analog circuits, at least in the versions I have used since 2000. Which version have you tried and exactly what sort of problem(s) were you having?
In another post, John Popelish recommends the free LT SPICE. It, too, is a good choice. However, if you had problems with EWB, you'll probably have the same issues with LT SPICE. Many times the problem is with how the simlation parameters are set up by the user.
You could also look at the free OrDAD demo at
Whichever way you decide to go, check the internet for tutorials and examples. That will help you understand what you need to do to make these applications do what they are capable of.
Good luck, Richard
Late at night, by candle light, John Popelish penned this immortal opus:
For the beginner it's rather intuitive and easy to get to grips with after a readup of the help files. Start with some simple circuits until you get the hang of it. Beware that as it's a simulator physical limitations don't apply and you can easily get teravolts and megaamperes out of simple opamp circuits.
- YD.
Thanks guys for bring so helpful.
EWB is great for Digital but I don't have enough experience in analogue circuits. so It becomes very confusing probably when I have better understanding of analogue circuits it will become easy :)
I've used EWB for analogue circuits just fine. I haven't a clue why you'd find it difficult since it seems really easy to me.
EWB does however seem prone to throwing error messages. However EWB is ancient. It's Multisim now.
Graham
I've found it exactly the reverse.
Graham
Late at night, by candle light, Eeyore penned this immortal opus:
Are you a beginner?
- YD.
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Whats the mater with Pspice student version, downloadable for free?
Sean
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