which analog simulator software would you recommend

StefanL38

For a friend of mine I'm searching for a simulator software that is MOST easy to use for SMALL and BASIC circuits.

The target is NOT NOT NOT
having the most parts that were simulated most accurate at any frequency/current/voltages

The target HERE is to learn the PRINCIPLE function of electronic components and that the software is easy to learn
(how to add components, how to connect them, how to examine voltages over time

And / or a tutorial for real beginners

best regards

Stefan

James Long

Well......I'm not sure what all you are looking for.....but here is a good simulation to start with.

www.falstad.com/circuit/

This is a nice applet, which will get many items covered with respect to operation. I'm not sure of any for basic principles of meter usage.

I hope this helps,

James L

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James L
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Lil Brother SMT Assembly Services

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StefanL38

Wow James ! COOL !

I played with it 5 minutes and my first impression is: VERY GOOD!

To give a real judge I will have to play for an hour with it

thank you VERY much for this link !!

best regards

Stefan

James Long

StefanL38 said...
Wow James ! COOL !

I played with it 5 minutes and my first impression is: VERY GOOD!

To give a real judge I will have to play for an hour with it

thank you VERY much for this link !!

best regards

Stefan

Glad it helped.

I use it to keep my mind straight about circuits I'm working on. I'm not an analog guy, so I have to work hard to get analog circuits right.

James L

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James L
Partner/Designer
Lil Brother SMT Assembly Services

Are you addicted to technology or Micro-controllers..... then checkout the forums at Savage Circuits. Learn to build your own Gizmos!

max72

Check LT spice from linear

www.linear.com/designtools/software/

It is free, you can use any spice model (not only from Linear), and the yahoo group is really active.

Massimo

Bob Lawrence (VE1RLL)

I started with this Livewire software. It's designed for students. It's easy to use , inexpensive. You can download the demo. I also used the PCB Wizard 3 software. It doesn't include SMT components but it's great for beginners to learn with. I also use it for less complex , rapid designs. The auto router still cracks me up with laughter when it runs.

Livewire:
www.new-wave-concepts.com/pr/livewire.html

All Products:
www.new-wave-concepts.com/products.html
Like max72 I also use LT spice from linear.