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Circuitry design and simulation tool that is very realistic

Circuitry design and simulation tool that is very realistic

Vote: (239 votes)

Program license: Trial version

Developer: cadencepcb

Version: 17.2-2016

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(239 votes)

Trial version

Developer

Version

cadencepcb

17.2-2016

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Part of a larger suite with many great tools.
  • Accurate readings from DC, AC, and transient analyses.
  • Capable of simulating complex analog and digital circuits.

Cons

  • Sharp learning curve.
  • Requires manual input of SPICE files.

PSpice is a popular SPICE simulator for analog circuits and digital logic. The name, PSPICE, stands for Personal SPICE. SPICE stands for Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis. It is used by Electrical Engineers and hobbyists who design analog circuits, even those containing MCUs, logic gates, and other digital logic elements. PSpice is intended for WIndows users and was developed by MicroSim. However, it has since been purchased by OrCad, which is a large electronic design suite that includes circuit schematic design, logic simulation, and PCB layout tools. PSpice was the first UC Berkley SPICE implementation to operate on a Windows PC. Since then, it has remained one of the best circuit simulators available on the market.

New Ownership Means New Features.

Since joining the team with OrCad, PSpice has evolved to include features suited for a variety of industrial, professional, and hobbyist needs. It's one of the few programs you'll find just as much on personal computers as you will on work stations. The tools that now come included with the program are unrivaled by any other circuit simulator out there, even those using the SPICE protocol. It is now considered an analog mixed signal simulator, but will work for many more purposes. It features automatic optimization of circuit nets, buses, and component placement. It analyzes circuits and provides detailed feedback at any node along the way. More advanced functionality includes support for non-linear and Tabrizi core models.

Analysis Options.

Circuit simulators are often defined by the analysis options they offer. PSpice offers it all, with options that include small signal frequency response, time domain response, nodal voltage readings, power dissipation, and branch current throughout the circuit. These are all variants of either DC analysis, AC analysis, or transient analysis. The program is also designed to simulate certain conditions or electrical operations, such as those of op-amps, transistors, and other basic components. This helps design and develop circuitry without ever touching a soldering iron or ordering a PCB.

Pros

  • Part of a larger suite with many great tools.
  • Accurate readings from DC, AC, and transient analyses.
  • Capable of simulating complex analog and digital circuits.

Cons

  • Sharp learning curve.
  • Requires manual input of SPICE files.