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Unit- III

CircuitMod version 2.6


CircuitMod is a handy tool for beginners to understand how a circuit
actually behaves in real life. It is equally useful for professionals to
evaluate the working characteristics of the circuit they designed. Unlike
other simulation tools, CircuitMod runs everything in the open. It can run
on Windows, Linux and Mac OS X.
An interesting feature of CircuitMod is that instead of representing
the output values of a circuit after simulating it in the backend, the software
allows users to digitally see how the circuit performs during simulation.
The open source software allows users to adjust the simulation speed
while taking readings. One can run the default circuit pre-built in the
software or modify it with new or existing components.

The easily-understandable interface comes with a black screen as the


main simulation area. This is where the circuit with all its components is
digitally displayed. The circuit represented by dotted lines is wiring.

Voltage characteristic in different parts of the circuit is distinguished by


specific colours. For instance, negative voltage is symbolised by red and
positive voltage by green. Grounded circuits are shown as grey. Current
flowing through the dotted lines is represented with yellow.
The bottom of the simulation screen holds three graphs, plotting real-time
voltage versus current values of different components/circuit sections.
The values change depending on the value actually flowing through the
circuit.

The interface is quite interactive. Hovering the mouse over the circuit
components pops up descriptions about the components. Modifications to
the components can be done by right-clicking the desired component. A
small window pops up, where updated values can be inserted.

The right side of the screen holds control bars denoting the simulation
speed, current speed and power readings. It also contains the reset
button. The top side contains the toolbar with menus like File, Edit, Scope,
Options, Circuit and Help.
To start a new project, click ‘Circuit.’ A dropdown opens all the pre-
installed circuits in CircuitMod. Some examples include basic circuits, AC
circuits, passive filtering circuits, active filtering, phase-locked loops and
more.

If you want to make a circuit of your own, choose Blank Circuit. To add
components to the blank workspace, right-click the black space and
choose components.

Components can be rearranged by simple drag-and-drop. Reset button in


the top right panel, when clicked, starts the circuit function.

Data from the circuit can be extracted. While the circuit is running, go to
File in the top toolbar and select Export Text. Data will get saved in
Notepad.

Getting Started with CircuitMod:


1. Open the “CircuitMod” on your desktop PC.
2. Click on File > New.
3. The following window will appear.

4. Move the cursor in the above black screen.


5. Right Click to add the components and wire.

6. Right click on the component to edit the value.


7. Now save the file.
8. Now, Right Click on the component and select “view on scope”
to trace the waveform
A) Half Wave Rectifier Circuit:
B) Bridge Rectifier Circuit:

C) Regulator Circuit
D)

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