NI Multisim
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 A screenshot of NI Multisim simulating a circuit, with schematic capture and virtual instrument tools visible. | |
| Developer(s) | National Instruments Electronics Workbench Group (formerly by Interactive Image Technologies) |
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| Stable release | 14.3
/ 2022/04/28 |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
| Size | ~260mb |
| Available in | English |
| Type | Electronic design automation |
| License | Proprietary EULA |
| Website | www |
NI Multisim (formerly MultiSIM) is an electronic schematic capture and simulation program which is part of a suite of circuit design programs,[1] along with NI Ultiboard. Multisim is one of the few circuit design programs to employ the original Berkeley SPICE based software simulation.[2] Multisim was originally created by a company named Electronics Workbench Group, which is now a division of National Instruments. Multisim includes microcontroller simulation (formerly known as MultiMCU),[3] as well as integrated import and export features to the printed circuit board layout software in the suite, NI Ultiboard.[4]
Multisim is widely used in academia and industry for circuits education, electronic schematic design and SPICE simulation.[5]
History
Multisim was originally called Electronics Workbench[6] and created by a company called Interactive Image Technologies.[7] At the time it was mainly used as an educational tool to teach electronics technician and electronics engineering programs in colleges and universities. National Instruments has maintained this educational legacy, with a specific version of Multisim with features developed for teaching electronics.[citation needed]
In 1999, Multisim was integrated with Ultiboard after the original company merged with Ultimate Technology, a PCB layout software company.[citation needed]
In 2005, Interactive Image Technologies was acquired by National Instruments[8] Electronics Workbench Group and Multisim was renamed to NI Multisim.[9]
Pricing
| Edition | Price |
|---|---|
| Power Pro | $4591 |
| Full | $2800 |
| Base | $1773 |
| Education | $628 |
See also
- Comparison of EDA software
- List of free electronics circuit simulators
- Proteus Design Suite
- Qucs
- NI Ultiboard, the PCB layout software that is integrated with Multisim.
- OrCAD
References
- ^ "Introduction to Multisim: Learn to Capture, Simulate, and Layout in Less Than 30 Minutes - NI". knowledge.ni.com. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "What is Multisim™?". www.ni.com. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ National Instruments (February 2006). ElectronicsWorkbench MultiMCU Microcontroller Co-simulation User Guide. Texas, US: National Instruments.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ^ Lewis-Evans, Ben (22 March 2018). "A short guide to user testing for simulation sickness in Virtual Reality". Oxford Scholarship Online. doi:10.1093/oso/9780198794844.003.0030.
- ^ "L-3 - Manuales de prácticas". sites.google.com. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ Carlos (9 November 2012). "¿Que ha pasado con Electronic WorkBench? Ahora es Multisim". Electrorincon (in Spanish). Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ Interactive Image Technologies Ltd. (1997). Electronics Workbench. Internet Archive. Toronto, Ontario : Interactive Image technologies. ISBN 978-1-55169-065-0.
- ^ "National Instruments acquires Electronics Workbench". Vision Systems Design. 8 February 2005. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "Electricidad y Electrónica Industrial - Ingeniería Industrial". ingenieriaindustrial.com.mx. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
External links
- Official website
- National Instruments Circuit Design Community Circuit design blog and community to share components, models and footprints
- Download Link for NI Multisim Allows a 30-day evaluation of the software
- Introduction to Multisim Schematic Capture and SPICE Simulation
- Getting Started with NI Ultiboard