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The document outlines a laboratory activity focused on using Multisim software for simulating electronic circuits. It details the objectives, necessary equipment, and step-by-step procedures for creating and analyzing simple circuits. The conclusions emphasize the importance of simulation in circuit design and recommend engaging with Multisim for enhancing skills in electronics.

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Laboratory Activity 1

The document outlines a laboratory activity focused on using Multisim software for simulating electronic circuits. It details the objectives, necessary equipment, and step-by-step procedures for creating and analyzing simple circuits. The conclusions emphasize the importance of simulation in circuit design and recommend engaging with Multisim for enhancing skills in electronics.

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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.
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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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