PSpice
An essential part of the course work is PSpice simulation of various circuits. Lectures will not cover PSpice simulation syntax, and students should learn PSpice on their own. (Download PSpice Primer) However, lab exercises are designed to introduce students to PSpice capabilities gradually. You can purchase commerical versions of PSpice, download free versions from the web, or use the PSpice lab (329 EBUII).
Sources of PSpice software:
- Cadence OrCAD PSpice You can download a Demo version of this software for free. Click on "OrCAD Demo DVD (Capture & PSpice Only)". The download link is near the bottom of each section. You will need to register as a user of Cadence (free).
- The PSpice Lab (329 EBUII) has OrCAD PSpice. Note that PSpice lab has the "full" version of PSpice (instead of smaller, less capable Demo version).
- National Instruments Multisim This is a commercial software (i.e., you have to buy it, but it is cheap for students).
Note that OrCAD PSpice is the preferred software. It's recommended that you use it to be consistent with the rest of the class and what is in the PSpice lab. You are free to use others if you wish though.