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Overview
National Instruments Multisim provides a powerful, yet simple interface for professional engineers to utilize SPICE simulation in their design process. The simulation process in Multisim is split into two basic steps;
- Validate the transient behavior of a circuit with interactive simulation and Virtual Instruments
- Utilize advanced SPICE simulation analyses to further investigate circuit behavior
This article showcases the various virtual instruments and analyses that are available in the Base, Full and Power Pro editions of Multisim 10.1
NI Multisim Virtual Instruments
The following chart investigates the virtual instruments available in the Base, Full and Power Pro editions of NI Multisim 10.1
To learn more about the virtual instruments, view the Overview of NI Multisim Virtual Instruments article.
To learn how to use the virtual instruments, view the How to Use NI Multisim Virtual Instruments article.
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2 Channel Scope |
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4 Channel Scope |
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Ammeter |
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Bode Plotter |
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Current Probe |
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Distortion Analyzer |
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Frequency Counter |
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Function Generator |
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IV Analyzer |
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Logic Analyzer |
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Logic Converter |
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Measurement Probe |
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Multimeter |
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Network Analyzer |
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Spectrum Analyzer |
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Voltmeter |
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Wattmeter |
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Word Generator |
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Agilent Function Generator |
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Agilent Multimeter |
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Agilent Scope |
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Tektronix Scope |
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NI Multisim SPICE Analyses
The following chart investigates the advanced SPICE analyses available in the Base, Full and Power Pro editions of NI Multisim 10.1
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AC |
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DC Operating Point |
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DC Sweep |
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Distortion |
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Fourier |
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Monte Carlo |
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Nested Sweep |
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Noise |
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Noise Figure |
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Pole Zero |
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Parameter Sweep |
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Sensitivity |
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Temperature Sweep |
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Trace Width |
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Transfer Function |
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Transient |
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User Defined |
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