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Author: happymacDate: 00:41 18-08-08
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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
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Author: John PopelishDate: 00:51 18-08-08
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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
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Author: Paul E. SchoenDate: 03:17 18-08-08
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"happymac" <harrytuttle777@mac.com> wrote in message
news:g8auhf02l8o@news3.nntpjunkie.com...
> 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.
I like LTspice, and use it for almost everything. It is also useful for
posting schematics on newsgroups, using the ASCII file format.
I have also used Tina, which is available free on the www.ti.com website. I
also purchased a low end version for about $30. It has some cool features
like an interactive mode and clickable components such as switches, that
will cause LEDs to light, relays will change state, displays will indicate
digits and alphanumerics, etc. There is a bit of a learning curve, however,
and I have not used it much, but it's worth a try, especially for some
circuits.
Also check www.tina.com, www.designsoftware,com and www.edisonlab.com. They
have some nice products, including a PCB design package with 3-D views,
virtual instruments, etc.
Paul
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Author: David HarmonDate: 14:22 18-08-08
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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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Author: John FieldsDate: 16:29 18-08-08
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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.
---
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
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Author: John PopelishDate: 20:00 18-08-08
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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
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Author: John PopelishDate: 20:00 18-08-08
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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
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Author: denis_sysacomDate: 21:59 18-08-08
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On Aug 18, 12:41=A0am, happymac <harrytuttle...@mac.com> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> =A0 =A0 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. =A0I am familiar with SPICE, but entering the netlists by hand is
> prone to error. =A0I have also used Electronics WB, LT spice (switcher
> CAD), and PROTELL 99. =A0I 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
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