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Overview
National Instruments Multisim is a powerful, yet simple interface to SPICE simulation, thereby ensuring that students and educators are able to easily tranistion theory to simulation for the investigation of complex design theory.
Tools such as Virtual Instruments, utilize interactive simulation in Multisim to offer students a quick and easy way to learn how to connect and use common laboratory equipment with their schematic, as well as easily visualize the behaviour of the circuit.
Advanced SPICE analyses such as AC, Monte Carlo and Fourier, provide students with the professional-caliber tools to investigate complex circuit characteristics, essential in the understanding of electronics design theory.
This article showcases the various virtual instruments and analyses that are available in the Education and Student editions of Multisim 10.1
NI Multisim Virtual Instruments
The following chart investigates the virtual instruments available in the Education and Student 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 virtual instruments, view the How to Use NI Multisim Virtual Instruments article.
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Virtual Instrument |
Student |
Education |
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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 ELVIS Arbitrary Waveform Generator* | • | • |
| NI ELVIS Digital Writer* | • | • |
| NI ELVIS Dynamic Signal Analyzer* | • | • |
| NI ELVIS Function Generator* | • | • |
| NI ELVIS Oscilloscope* | • | • |
| NI ELVIS Variable Power Supply* | • | • |
| NI ELVIS Digital Multimeter* | • | • |
| NI ELVIS Digital Reader* | • | • |
* You must install the NI ELVIS II drivers in order to activate the NI ELVIS instruments in Multisim
NI Multisim SPICE Analyses
The following chart investigates the advanced SPICE analyses available in the Education and Student editions of NI Multisim 10.0.
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SPICE Analysis |
Student |
Education |
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AC |
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Batched |
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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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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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| Worst Case |
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