This document provides an introduction and overview of NI Multisim simulation software. It discusses key features like schematic capture, simulation, and PCB layout. The software includes a library of over 13,000 electronic components that can be used in circuits. It also allows integration with hardware through NI ELVIS and data analysis using LabVIEW. Application areas of the software include academic teaching, instrument control, and embedded system prototyping by combining simulation with real-time data acquisition.

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NI MULTISIM -
An Introduction to Electronics Workbench
Staff In-charge
Dr. R N Ponnalagu
Dr. Karum Chappanda
4-Jul-23
Teaching Assistants:
Madhusudan B Kulkarni, Samit Kumar Ghosh and Sharda Sharma
ELECTRONICS & INSTRUMENTATION LAB
II B.TECH II SEMESTER 2019-20

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i. Introduction
ii. Parameters
iii. Tool Box
iv. Virtual Vs Real Components
v. Application Areas
Introduction
NIMultisim

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 NI Multisim & Ultiboard is world’s most popular software for
learning electronics and having 1,80,000 industrial and
academic users. It includes as follows:
 Multisim simulation and capture
 Ultiboard PCB layout
 Multisim MCU Module controller simulation
Multisim software integrates powerful SPICE simulation and
schematic capture entry into highly intuitive electronics lab on
the PC. NI provides software that has become a teaching and
learning tool of choice for thousands of educators.
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 Multisim (Simulation & Capture):
Multisim is an intuitive, drag-and-drop schematic capture and
simulation program that educators and students can use to create
complete circuits containing both analog and digital components.
It also adds microcontroller unit co-simulation capabilities, so
you can include an MCU, programming in assembly code, within
your SPICE-model circuit.
 Ultiboard ( PCB Layout) :
With Ultiboard, students can gain exposure to the physical
implementation and manufacturing of circuits on PCBs.
Students can import the Multisim schematic into Ultiboard with
a single mouse click.
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NI Multisim Integrated with NI LabVIEW

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i. Introduction
ii. Parameters
iii. Tool Box
iv. Virtual Vs Real Components
v. Application Areas
Parameters

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1. Multisim- Schematics: Easy-to-use schematics, simple click and drag,
3D animated parts and wire drag without breaking connections.
2. Multisim- Virtual Breadboard: Breadboard techniques, synchronized
with schematic and Wiring report for NI ELVIS (step 5)
3. Multisim- Simulation: 13,000+part library, 22+ NI ELVIS
Virtual instruments, Microcontroller simulation.
4. Ultiboard- PCB Layout: Integrated with Multisim, Flexible interface,
3D view, Design rule check and Built-in auto routing.
5. NI ELVIS- Test: Instrumentation, Data acquisition and
prototyping
6. LabVIEW- Compare: Automatically import like Multisim virtual data
and NI ELVIS measured data. Compare ideal and real data.
Parameters

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VirtualComponentsVs.RealComponents

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Virtual vs.Real Components
Real components have a specific value that cannot be changed
and a footprint used for circuit board layout.
Virtual components are for simulation only.
For our purposes, there isalmost no difference between the
component types.

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i. Introduction
ii. Parameters
iii. Tool Box
iv. Virtual Vs Real Components
v. Application Areas
MultisimApplicationAreas

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 Acquiring Data and Process Signals: Measure any
sensor, perform advanced analysis, display data and
custom user interfaces.
 Automating Test and Validation Systems: Automate the
validation and control multiple instruments.
 Academic Teaching: Apply an interactive, hands-on
approach to learning, combine algorithm design with real
time datameasurements.
 Instrument Control: Automated data collection,
analyze anddisplay signals.
 Embedded Monitoring and Control Systems: Reuse ASCII
C and HDL code, prototype with FPGA technology.
MultisimApplication Areas