New Features in NI Multisim 12.0
The latest version of Multisim improves productivity for system design and circuits teaching with the addition of new SPICE models, NI and industry standard hardware connectors, analog and digital co-simulation, and usability enhancements.
Multisim Snippets
Assign homework problems easier by embedding circuit diagram images and files on webpages using Multisim Snippets.
NI myDAQ Connector Integration
Students can design custom circuit systems to plug into the NI myDAQ measurement platform for project work.
Power and Machine Components
Use parameterized DC motors, switches, step signal generators, and nonideal components to teach power electronics curriculum with Multisim.
Added Xilinx Tool Support
Teach digital concepts with additional support of the latest Xilinx FPGA tools (12.x and 13.x) in the Multisim environment.
Analog and Digital Co-Simulation With Multisim and NI LabVIEW
Teach controls, mechatronics, and power systems with point-by-point, closed-loop simulation between Multisim and LabVIEW.
Analog and Digital Closed-Loop Co-Simulation With LabVIEW
Design and analyze system-level analog circuits and digital logic with closed-loop point-by-point co-simulation with Multisim and LabVIEW.
Power Electronics Design With Latest Database Enhancements
Multisim contains a comprehensive database of power simulation models. Design power electronics with models for AC/DC converters; switch mode power supplies; and machine, sensor, motion control, and other electromechanical devices.
Pin-Accurate Connector Symbols
Choose from 90+ new pin-accurate connector symbols for NI data acquisition, NI Single-Board RIO, and other hardware for rapid accessory design for NI hardware.
Improved Productivity With Usability Enhancements
Optimize productivity with improved schematic capture and simulation. Feedback from customers and industry partners have helped NI add intuitive, designer-focused enhancements to Multisim.
Layout and Prototyping Improvements
The NI Ultiboard layout environment continues to be enhanced for rapid prototyping with improved import/export of industry-standard file formats, and usability enhancements optimized for efficient printed circuit board (PCB) layout and routing.
Custom Simulation Analyses
Download custom Multisim simulation analyses developed for a wide range of domain-specific applications. These free downloads, developed in LabVIEW, expand Multisim simulation capabilities.
Use the following chart to view the added functionality to the Multisim environment. Please note that this is not a comprehensive list of all Multisim 12.0 features. View a complete list of current professional features or academic features.
Schematic Capture
| Capture Feature | 5 | 6 to 8 | 9 | 10 | 10.1 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single symbol representation for standard logic components | X | - | - | X | X | X | X |
| Circuit restrictions ¹ | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Black boxes ¹ | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Subcircuits | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Interactive components | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Hierarchical blocks | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Rated/3D virtual components ¹ | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Embedded questions | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Mouse-click control of interactive components | X | X | X | X | |||
| Switch-mode power supplies | X | X | X | X | |||
| Virtual NI ELVIS II schematic and 3D view ¹ | X | X | X | ||||
| Global connectors | X | X | |||||
| On-page connectors | X | X | |||||
| Rearchitected forward/backward annotation with NI Ultiboard | X | X | |||||
| WYSIWYG net system | X | X | |||||
| Project packing and archiving | X | X | |||||
| Example Finder | X | X | |||||
| Snippets | X | ||||||
| Thumbnails | X |
¹ Academic feature only
Simulation
| Simulation Feature | 5 | 6 to 8 | 9 | 10 | 10.1 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPICE simulation | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| XSPICE simulation | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Export to Excel and NI LabVIEW | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Component creation wizard | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Import/Export to .LVM and .TDM | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Custom LabVIEW instruments | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| SPICE convergence assistant | X | X | X | X | |||
| BSIM 4 MOSFET model support | X | X | X | X | |||
| Temperature simulation parameters | X | X | X | X | |||
| Add simulation probe to analysis | X | X | X | X | |||
| Measurements probes | X | X | X | X | |||
| Microcontroller (MCU) simulation | X | X | X | X | |||
| MCU C-Code support | X | X | X | X | |||
| Automation API | X | X | X | X | |||
| Input/Output LabVIEW instruments | X | X | X | ||||
| BSIM 4.6.3 | X | X | |||||
| Support for BSIMSOI; EKV; VBIC | X | X | |||||
| Advanced diode parameter models | X | X | |||||
| SPICE Netlist viewer | X | X | |||||
| Grapher annotations | X | X | |||||
| Grapher smart legend | X | X | |||||
| NI hardware connectors | X | X | |||||
| LabVIEW/Multisim co-simulation | X | ||||||
| Grapher—Digital Display | X | ||||||
| Simulation driven instruments | 7 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Integrated NI ELVIS instruments | - | - | - | - | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| LabVIEW instruments | - | - | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of analyses | 14 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
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