National Instruments Circuit Design Technical Library

Overview

The National Instruments Circuit Design Technical Library is your free online resource for learning about circuit design, simulation, layout, and test. On this page you will find links to valuable content such as SPICE simulation fundamentals, SPICE models, example circuits, application notes, and tutorials. We have collected and organized basic, advanced and fundamental resources for circuit design and SPICE simulation into this one technical library.

	Concepts & Fundamentals Learn about simulation and design			Tutorial Videos View introductory videos to Multisim

	Schematic Capture & Simulation Discover how to capture and simulate			Prototype Layout & Routing Access tutorials circuit layout

	Advanced Simulation & Test Advanced design and simulation			User Guides & Product Info Up-to-date manuals and user guides

	Reference Designs & Tutorials Explore reference designs			Support & Services Contact support or join our community

	User Solutions & Success Stories Browse customer success stories

Concepts & Fundamentals
		Learn about key concepts in SPICE simulation, PCB layout and the fundamentals of circuit design. Resources include an introduction to SPICE simulation fundamentals. Featured Link: SPICE Analysis Fundamentals

SPICE Simulation Fundamentals SPICE Simulation Options SPICE Analysis Fundamentals Transitioning from PSPICE to NI Multisim: A Tutorial Simulation Fundamentals: Cosimulation in NI Multisim Back to top >>


Tutorial Videos
		These playlists include multiple videos to introduce and provide technical instructions on using NI Multisim and NI Ultiboard. Featured Link: NI Multisim Technical Help Videos

NI Multisim Technical Help Videos NI Multisim "Grapher View" tips NI Multisim Component Evaluator Analog Devices Edition Introducing NI Ultiboard (short video) Back to top >>


Schematic Capture & Simulation
		Looking to learn how to design with Multisim? Browse these resources to learn how to capture, simulate and analyze your circuits.

Schematic Capture Learning How to Use the New NI Multisim 11.0 Schematic Features Transitioning from PSPICE to NI Multisim: A Tutorial NI Multisim Interactive Demonstration NI Multisim 101: An Introduction to Capture and Simulate for Board-Level Design Best Practices in Printed Circuit Board Design Repeating Common Circuits in NI Multisim: Hierarchical Blocks Creating Bus Vectors in NI Multisim How to Use the Filter Wizard in NI Multisim SPICE Simulation Circuit Parameters and Parameter Sweep for Educators Power Electronics Design with NI Multisim Understand the Thermal Effects of Power Electronics Teaching Digital Logic and Fundamentals Optimized Circuit Design Performance With NI Multisim Power Electronics Design with NI Multisim Introduction to Multisim: Learn to Capture, Simulate, and Layout in Less Than 30 Minutes SPICE Simulation Models SPICE Analysis Fundamentals Export Digital Logic to Xilinx FPGAs With NI Multisim How to Use NI Multisim Snippets to Share Circuit Files Entering Expressions in Analyses in Multisim SPICE Simulation Options Explore Circuit Behavior Using Simulation-Driven Instruments in NI Multisim Simulation-Driven Instruments in NI Multisim Pausing Simulation with the Measurement Probe in NI Multisim Creating a Custom Component in NI Multisim What’s New in NI Multisim 11 Microcontroller Unit Co-Simulation for SPICE-Based Circuits in NI Multisim Back to top >>


Prototype Layout & Routing
		Find detailed tutorials and resources on how to prototype, layout, route and export PCBs for fabrication. Featured Link: Best Practices in PCB Design: Routing

Layout & Routing Complete Student Design Projects with NI Multisim and NI myRIO NI Multisim and Ultiboard—A Powerful Circuit Prototyping Platform Getting Started with NI Ultiboard PCB Design Fundamentals - Main Page Best Practices in PCB Design: Routing How to Forward Annotate from NI Multisim to NI Ultiboard How to Back Annotate from NI Ultiboard to NI Multisim NI Multisim Export to Mentor Graphics PADS Layout Repeating Common Circuits in NI Ultiboard NI Ultiboard: Viewing a PCB Design in 3D Best Practices: Verifying Footprint Mappings and Landpattern Dimensions in NI Multisim and Ultiboard Creating a Custom Component in NI Ultiboard Exporting Gerber Files from NI Ultiboard Completing the Design with Multisim and Ultiboard: Annotation Fundamentals Best Practices in PCB Design: Finalizing for Fabrication in Ultiboard Back to top >>


Advanced Simulation & Test
		Multisim combines with LabVIEW for a unique platform for advanced simulation. Using LabVIEW integrate real measurements into design, develop custom analyses and improve simulation.

System Level Simulation of Analog Circuitry and Digital Logic 3-Phase Back-to-Back Inverter Research Board with NI Multisim and the NI GPIC H-Bridge DC Motor Controller Implementation with NI Circuit Design Suite and NI Single-Board RIO Introduction to Digital and Analog Co-simulation Between NI LabVIEW and NI Multisim How to Design and Simulate a Brushed DC Motor H-Bridge Circuit Using NI Multisim Complete System Simulation of a 3-Phase Inverter Using NI Multisim and LabVIEW Advanced Simulation with Real Measurements Automate Assessment with the Multisim API Toolkit Improving Circuit Simulation, Design, and Validation through Multisim Automation with LabVIEW Exporting NI Multisim SPICE Simulation Data to NI LabVIEW Flight and Camera Electronics for a Satellite System - A NI Multisim National Lab Application Using the Cycle-Accurate ARM Microcontroller Simulator Download the LabVIEW Multisim Connectivity Toolkit for Free at ni.com/labs Custom Multisim Simulation Driven Instruments & Analyses for Download NI Multisim Custom Simulation Instruments and Analyses – Powered by LabVIEW Digital Waveform Generator: Using the NI6551 Instrument in NI Multisim Biomedical Application: Multisim Simulation with an ECG Amplifier Outputting Signals from a NI Multisim Simulation to a NI DAQ Device Multisim PXI Instruments Back to top >>


User Guides & Product Information
		Quickly find online resources such as user guides, manuals and release notes to find product information on what features are available and how to use them. Featured Link: Getting Started with NI Circuit Design Suite

User Guides and Manuals Getting Started with NI Circuit Design Suite NI Multisim User Guide Product Information NI Multisim Version Comparison Chart [version 5 to version 12.0] New Features in NI Multisim NI Multisim Components and Models Back to top >>


Reference Designs & Tutorials
		View reference designs on how to design custom hardware for NI platforms such as M Series DAQ, CompactRIO and Single-Board RIO Featured Link: Designing a RIO Mezzanine Card for Beer Brewing Automation with NI Multisim and NI Ultiboard

SPICE Simulation for Aerospace and Defense Electronic Design 3-Phase Back-to-Back Inverter Research Board with NI Multisim and the NI GPIC How to Integrate Circuit Simulation and Layout Projects in AWR Microwave Office with NI Multisim RIO Mezzanine Card Reference Design with NI Multisim and NI Ultiboard Rapid OEM Prototyping of Medical, Biotech, and Industrial Devices and Products Using Multisim, Ultiboard, and NI Single-Board RIO Using NI Multisim to Design a Custom CompactRIO Module with Freescale MMA7260Q Acceleration Sensor Design Templates for CompactRIO Custom I/O Module PCB Design Resources for NI CompactRIO and NI Single-Board RIO Custom Design CompactRIO Single-Board GPIC Development Bundle sbRIO Daughter Board Reference Design for Multisim & Ultiboard Back to top >>


Support & Services
		For customers with SSP contact National Instruments Support or join our free design community for assistance with your questions. Featured Link: How to Activate NI Multisim

Contact Support NI Multisim Support NI Ultiboard Support NI Multisim Discussion Forum Circuit Design Community Online Knowledge Base Search the NI Multisim Knowledge Base (FAQ) Search the NI Ultiboard Knowledge Base (FAQ) Back to top >>

User Solutions & Success Stories
		Learn how other customers are using NI Multisim, NI Ultiboard and other NI hardware to simulate better, prototype faster, and validate easier. Featured Link: Designing a Solar Powered, Rechargeable Lantern for Developing Nations

Building a Powerful Remote Leak-Detection Platform for Aerial Surveys With the LabVIEW Real-Time Module, Multisim, and PXI Rapid OEM Prototyping of Medical, Biotech, and Industrial Devices and Products Using Multisim, Ultiboard, and NI Single-Board RIO Designing a Solar Powered, Rechargeable Lantern for Developing Nations with NI Multisim and NI Ultiboard Studying Human Locomotion of Amputees Using Prostheses with NI Multisim Creating an Innovative Medical Instrument Using NI Products High-Performance Electronics for a Student Formula Race Car Rapid Design of a Military Communications System Using NI Technologies Flight and Camera Electronics for a Satellite System - A NI Multisim National Lab Application DeVry University Teaches Electronics and Circuits Courses Using NI Multisim Georgia Institute of Technology Simplifies Teaching Circuit Design with NI Multisim German User Solution: LetteVerein Use of NI Multisim, NI Ultiboard and PXI Back to top >>


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Customer Reviews
2 Reviews \| Submit your review - Dec 23, 2010 By McCullough John, N/A. Great Circuit Design Package that has a lot of interaction between the Design Tech or Engineer. I will definitely make the plan to purchase the Base Edition of Multisim. golondro - Jan 29, 2007 Amazing compilation of useful and in- deep technical source. Thanks!!

National Instruments Circuit Design Technical Library

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Table of Contents

Concepts & Fundamentals

Tutorial Videos

Schematic Capture & Simulation

Prototype Layout & Routing

Advanced Simulation & Test

User Guides & Product Information

Reference Designs & Tutorials

Support & Services

User Solutions & Success Stories

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