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jfalco · 17th February 2006, 08:33 PM

Hey all,

I'd like some suggestions on a decent Electronic Simulation software program, preferable downloadable trial version to test it out first before making a purchasing. I've tried Smartdraw and TINA, but the restrictions on these trial versions are very limiting. I do understand that this is the purpose of the Trial version, however, not being able to save any created circuits in TINA is becoming a pain, and Smartdraw was not great on the Simulation side.
These are the basics I'd like to see.
-Decent Analog and Digital components Library
-Virtual Test Measurement tools (Multimeter,scope...etc)
-Programable AC and DC power sources

Thanks..
Cheers,

Optikon · 17th February 2006, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jfalco

Hey all,

I'd like some suggestions on a decent Electronic Simulation software program, preferable downloadable trial version to test it out first before making a purchasing. I've tried Smartdraw and TINA, but the restrictions on these trial versions are very limiting. I do understand that this is the purpose of the Trial version, however, not being able to save any created circuits in TINA is becoming a pain, and Smartdraw was not great on the Simulation side.
These are the basics I'd like to see.
-Decent Analog and Digital components Library
-Virtual Test Measurement tools (Multimeter,scope...etc)
-Programable AC and DC power sources

Thanks..

I'd recommend

MULTISIM
TOPSPICE
LTSPICE

Google for them. Asking for Virtual test instruments really constrains your options. There are only a few that have this feature and in my opinion they are inferior simulators otherwise.
Cheers,

norman king · 17th February 2006, 10:36 PM

Have a look at Proteus from Labcenter. It can do all you need and also layout your pcb when the circuit simulation says it will work.

boncker · 24th February 2006, 02:23 PM

I tested some programs and, in my opinion, the old "Circuit Maker" is good for my job. It's simple, but good.

spuffock · 27th February 2006, 12:29 PM

Simulation is all well and good, but PLEASE build one , preferably a few, before committing it for production!
I remember an amplifier by a well known manufacturer that got to production, but would only output a 50(60) Hz squarewave because the simulation program didn't know about magnetic coupling between the mains transformer and the input transformer...

ops:

jfalco · 28th February 2006, 10:57 PM

Thanks Lads....or Lasses

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17th February 2006, 08:33 PM	(permalink)
jfalco	Electronic Circuit Simulation program suggestion Hey all, I'd like some suggestions on a decent Electronic Simulation software program, preferable downloadable trial version to test it out first before making a purchasing. I've tried Smartdraw and TINA, but the restrictions on these trial versions are very limiting. I do understand that this is the purpose of the Trial version, however, not being able to save any created circuits in TINA is becoming a pain, and Smartdraw was not great on the Simulation side. These are the basics I'd like to see. -Decent Analog and Digital components Library -Virtual Test Measurement tools (Multimeter,scope...etc) -Programable AC and DC power sources Thanks.. Cheers,

17th February 2006, 10:36 PM	(permalink)
norman king	try Proteus from Labcenter (UK) Have a look at Proteus from Labcenter. It can do all you need and also layout your pcb when the circuit simulation says it will work.

24th February 2006, 02:23 PM	(permalink)
boncker	I tested some programs and, in my opinion, the old "Circuit Maker" is good for my job. It's simple, but good.

27th February 2006, 12:29 PM	(permalink)
spuffock	Simulation is all well and good, but PLEASE build one , preferably a few, before committing it for production! I remember an amplifier by a well known manufacturer that got to production, but would only output a 50(60) Hz squarewave because the simulation program didn't know about magnetic coupling between the mains transformer and the input transformer... ops:

28th February 2006, 10:57 PM	(permalink)
jfalco	Thanks Lads....or Lasses