Analogue Simulation Software

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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
 
hasanr@gmail.com wrote:
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 :)
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It may be more advanced than you want, but one of the best
analog circuit simulator programs, LTspice is available
download, free, at:
http://www.linear.com/designtools/software/switchercad.jsp

There is also a very good LTspice users group on Yahoo that
is very helpful to beginners and advanced users, alike.

http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/LTspice/?yguid=4150982
 
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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
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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
http://www.cadence.com/products/orcad/downloads/orcad_demo/index.aspx


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 <jpopelish@rica.net>
penned this immortal opus:

hasanr@gmail.com wrote:
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 :)

It may be more advanced than you want, but one of the best
analog circuit simulator programs, LTspice is available
download, free, at:
http://www.linear.com/designtools/software/switchercad.jsp

There is also a very good LTspice users group on Yahoo that
is very helpful to beginners and advanced users, alike.

http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/LTspice/?yguid=4150982
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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.

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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 :)



On Nov 15, 7:54 pm, John Popelish <jpopel...@rica.net> wrote:
has...@gmail.com wrote:
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 :)

It may be more advanced than you want, but one of the best
analog circuit simulator programs, LTspice is available
download, free, at:http://www.linear.com/designtools/software/switchercad.jsp

There is also a very good LTspice users group on Yahoo that
is very helpful to beginners and advanced users, alike.

http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/LTspice/?yguid=4150982
Click to expand...
 
hasanr@gmail.com wrote:

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 :)
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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
 
Late at night, by candle light, Eeyore
<rabbitsfriendsandrelations@hotmail.com> penned this immortal opus:

YD wrote:

For the beginner it's [LTspice] rather intuitive and easy to get to grips with

I've found it exactly the reverse.

Graham
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Are you a beginner?

- YD.
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Remove HAT if replying by mail.
 
YD wrote:
Late at night, by candle light, Eeyore
rabbitsfriendsandrelations@hotmail.com> penned this immortal opus:


YD wrote:

For the beginner it's [LTspice] rather intuitive and easy to get to grips with
I've found it exactly the reverse.

Graham

Are you a beginner?

- YD.
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Whats the mater with Pspice student version, downloadable for free?

Sean
 
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