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The document outlines a laboratory activity focused on using Multisim software for circuit simulation, aiming to familiarize users with the software and its capabilities. It details the procedure for creating and simulating simple circuits, analyzing parameters such as voltage and current, and emphasizes the importance of simulation in electronic circuit design. The conclusion highlights Multisim's user-friendly interface as a valuable tool for both students and professionals in the field.

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Laboratory Activity 1

The document outlines a laboratory activity focused on using Multisim software for circuit simulation, aiming to familiarize users with the software and its capabilities. It details the procedure for creating and simulating simple circuits, analyzing parameters such as voltage and current, and emphasizes the importance of simulation in electronic circuit design. The conclusion highlights Multisim's user-friendly interface as a valuable tool for both students and professionals in the field.

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Group 6:

Bangcong, Khennie Arnell P.


Corbita, Niel G.
Dicritan, Aznar B.
Prado, Carl Gerard C.
Sususco, Nick M.

LABORATORY ACTIVITY 1
Introduction to Multisim
Objective/s:
1. To be familiar with Multisim software.
2. To build simple circuit and simulate the circuit to obtain the needed
parameters.
3. To use basic equipment in circuit simulation.
List of Equipment and Component/s:

• NI Multisim software Theory:


Simulation is an essential step in designing electronic circuits. Through simulation,
an overview of the expected output of the designed circuit can be realized in
advance. Troubleshooting the designed circuit can also be done in advance which
will greatly reduce the possible problems that may arise during the actual
implementation.
One of the software tools that can be used in simulating electronic circuits is
Multisim developed by National Instrument. Multisim provides a user-friendly
interface for creating and analyzing circuits using a virtual breadboard, and includes
a wide range of components. Multisim includes a range of analysis tools such as
voltage, current, power, and frequency analyses, and provides the ability to perform
interactive measurements on the circuit. In addition, it offers a range of simulation
options, such as time-domain and frequency-domain analysis, AC, and DC analysis,
and transient analysis.

Procedure:
1. Open the Multisim software. The working environment should look like Figure
1.1 below with the following label: (1) Component Toolbar, (2) Simulation
Toolbar, (3) Instrument Toolbar.

3
1 2

Working Pad
(Place circuit here )

Figure 1.1 Multisim Working Environment


The Component Toolbar constitutes shortcut keys for placing components.
From left, the user can find the Source, Basic components, Diodes, Transistor,
Analog components, TTL, CMOS components, Miscellaneous Digital
components, and other components. The user can also click the “Place”
button in the menu toolbar to locate the different electrical and electronic
components. In the Simulation Toolbar, the user can automatically
simulate the circuit under test by clicking the green “play” button. In the
Instrument Toolbar, the user can find the different electronic instruments
that to be used in testing the circuit designs such as Multimeter, Function
Generator, Oscilloscope and others.
2. Creating Schematic Circuit:
a. Place Components. To place components, click on (1) Place → (2)
Components. Click on (3) Group to select the component needed for
the circuit and click (4) OK to place the said component on the
schematic. The step-by-step procedure is shown in Figure 1.2. The user
can also locate the components needed through the component
toolbar.
1

2
4
3

Figure 1.2 Placing Components

b. Arrange the components according to the circuit design. Connect the


components by clicking on each of its terminals (a wire will appear)
and connecting it to the terminal of the other component.
c. Create the simple circuit shown in Figure 1.3. The values of the
components can be changed by double clicking on the component. A
window will appear where the values can be edited.

R1

1kΩ
V1 R2
12V 1.3kΩ

Figure 1.3 Sample Circuit

d. Simulation. For every simulation, a grounding should be connected to


the circuit since all circuits to be simulated should be grounded. To
simulate the completed circuit, click on Simulate → Run or by clicking
the green “play” button in the Simulation Toolbar shown in Figure 1.4.
Figure 1.4 Simulation Toolbar

e. Analyzing the circuit. To obtain the needed parameters (i.e., voltage,


current, frequency, etc.), certain instruments should be used. For the
given circuit, for example, the voltage drop across resistor R2 should
be determined. To determine this, a multimeter should be used. Select
the multimeter in the instrument toolbar. Connect the terminals of the
multimeter across resistor R2. Double click on the instrument and
select the required parameter to be determined (i.e A – current, V –
voltage, Ω – ohm, dB - decibel). The circuit should look like the Figure
1.5 below. The straight line indicates DC values, and the sine wave
indicates AC values.

Figure 1.5 Circuit with Connected Multimeter

3. Create the circuit shown in Figure 1.6.

R1 R3

1kΩ 0.47kΩ
V1 R2 R4
12V 1.3kΩ 1.5kΩ

Figure 1.6 Circuit Design


4. Determine the following parameters:
a. Voltage across resistors R1, R2, R3, and R4.
b. Current flowing through resistors R2 and R4.
Observations:

Table 1.1 Required Circuit Parameters

Component Voltage Current

5.27 V 5.217 mA
R1

6.73 V 5.217mA
R2

1.257 V 2.675 mA
R3

4.013 V 2.675 mA
R4

Conclusions:
In conclusion, the activity involving Multisim software an circuit
simulation Is a valuable and essential step in electronic circuit design. Over
all the activity demonstrates the importance of simulation in electronics and
multisim with its user-friendly interface and strong features serves as a
valuable tool for students and engineers in the field of circuit design and
analysis.

Recommendation/s:

We recommend that individuals interested in electronics and circuit


design engage in this activity with the software. Incorporating circuit
simulation with multisim into your learning endeavors can significantly
enhance your skills in electronics and circuit design, making it a worthwhile
activity for both beginners and experience enthusiast.

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