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LM386 Multisim Tutorial

This document provides instructions for importing a SPICE model for an LM386 operational amplifier into Multisim. It describes downloading the model from an online source, then walking through the Multisim component wizard to map the model nodes to symbol pins in a one-to-one fashion. Finally, it mentions saving the new component to the user database.

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LM386 Multisim Tutorial

This document provides instructions for importing a SPICE model for an LM386 operational amplifier into Multisim. It describes downloading the model from an online source, then walking through the Multisim component wizard to map the model nodes to symbol pins in a one-to-one fashion. Finally, it mentions saving the new component to the user database.

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I found a SPICE model for the LM386 at: http://www.electro-tech-online.com/general-electronics-chat/106378-workinglm386-model-multisim.html This model is as-is, but seems to be working fine.

1. In Multisim go to Tools>>Component Wizard. 2. Enter the component information:

3. Click Next. 4. Enter the number of pins:

5. Click Next. 6. In this step you can leave the default symbol or customize it. If you want to edit the symbol click the Edit button, this opens the Symbol Editor. I modified the name of the pins:

7. Close the Symbol Editor and click Next.

8. Set pin parameters:

9. Click Next. 10. Copy and paste the SPICE model:

11. Click Next. 12. The next step is critical. We have to map the symbol pins to the model nodes. As we can see in the SPICE model the mapping is one-to-one; have in mind that this can be different in other cases.

13. Click Next. 14. Save the component to your User Database, you can add a new family:

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