What is the best / better Circuit simulation software to use

[happymac]

Hello,

This problem has probably been debated quite a few times before, but
I would like to get your opinions. I am starting out in electronics, but
would like to know which piece of circuit simulation software I should
use. I am familiar with SPICE, but entering the netlists by hand is
prone to error. I have also used Electronics WB, LT spice (switcher
CAD), and PROTELL 99. I don't mind spending a little bit of money, but
anything over 1K is out of the question, unless I can find a version or
free online.

What software do you think would be beneficial to invest money, and time
into learning


Thanks for any and all opinions.

-Regards
-Eric

 

[John Popelish]

happymac wrote:

Hello,

This problem has probably been debated quite a few times before, but
I would like to get your opinions. I am starting out in electronics, but
would like to know which piece of circuit simulation software I should
use. I am familiar with SPICE, but entering the netlists by hand is
prone to error. I have also used Electronics WB, LT spice (switcher
CAD), and PROTELL 99. I don't mind spending a little bit of money, but
anything over 1K is out of the question, unless I can find a version or
free online.

What software do you think would be beneficial to invest money, and time
into learning

Only time is necessary. Get a copy of LTspice (SwitcherCad).

http://www.linear.com/designtools/software/switchercad.jsp

It includes a very nice schematic editor and symbol maker.
There is also a very good Yahoo user's group dedicated to it.

http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/LTspice/

--
Regards,

John Popelish

 

[David Harmon]

On Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:51:10 -0400 in sci.electronics.basics, John
Popelish <jpopelish@rica.net> wrote,

There is also a very good Yahoo user's group dedicated to it.

The only good Yahoo group is a dead Yahoo group.
That's what sci.electronics.cad is for.

 

[John Fields]

On Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:22:13 -0700, David Harmon <source@netcom.com>
wrote:

On Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:51:10 -0400 in sci.electronics.basics, John
Popelish <jpopelish@rica.net> wrote,
There is also a very good Yahoo user's group dedicated to it.

The only good Yahoo group is a dead Yahoo group.
That's what sci.electronics.cad is for.

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What is it you find onerous about the LTspice user group?

As far as I can tell it's an excellent resource, is very well managed,
and has lots of happy campers for members.

JF

 

[John Popelish]

David Harmon wrote:

On Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:51:10 -0400 in sci.electronics.basics, John
Popelish <jpopelish@rica.net> wrote,
There is also a very good Yahoo user's group dedicated to it.

The only good Yahoo group is a dead Yahoo group.
That's what sci.electronics.cad is for.

When it has the absolutely amazing Helmut Sennewald
at the helm, I might agree.

--
Regards,

John Popelish

 

[denis_sysacom]

On Aug 18, 12:41 am, happymac <harrytuttle...@mac.com> wrote:

Hello,

    This problem has probably been debated quite a few times before, but
I would like to get your opinions. I am starting out in electronics, but
would like to know which piece of circuit simulation software I should
use.  I am familiar with SPICE, but entering the netlists by hand is
prone to error.  I have also used Electronics WB, LT spice (switcher
CAD), and PROTELL 99.  I don't mind spending a little bit of money, but
anything over 1K is out of the question, unless I can find a version or
free online.

What software do you think would be beneficial to invest money, and time
into learning

Thanks for any and all opinions.

-Regards
-Eric

Give a try to TINA, we use it and its work quite well!
Regards,
DenisLachapelle
www.sysacom.com

 

[John Popelish]

John Fields wrote:

What is it you find onerous about the LTspice user group?

As far as I can tell it's an excellent resource, is very well managed,
and has lots of happy campers for members.

Yes. "Lots" translates as almost 14,000 at the moment.

--
Regards,

John Popelish