Can you design digital multisim components?

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SUMMARY

In Multisim, users can design custom components from scratch, including defining input and output pins and implementing gate logic. A user is developing a 12-bit binary to BCD converter using 4-bit sections, which requires multiple instances of a custom component made from AND, OR, and NOT gates. The challenge arises from exceeding the component limit due to the complexity of the design. The user has attempted to use the Component Wizard but found it insufficient for building the desired circuit.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of digital logic design, including AND, OR, and NOT gates.
  • Familiarity with Multisim software, specifically its component creation features.
  • Knowledge of binary to BCD conversion techniques.
  • Basic skills in circuit design and schematic representation.
NEXT STEPS
  • Research how to create custom ICs in Multisim for complex designs.
  • Learn about optimizing circuit designs to reduce component usage.
  • Explore advanced features of the Multisim Component Wizard for custom components.
  • Investigate alternative software tools for digital circuit simulation and design.
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Electronics engineers, circuit designers, and students working on digital logic projects who need to create custom components in Multisim.

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Hi guys,

Just wondering if there Is a way in multisim to design your own components from scratch? basically starting with the input and output pins and you fill in the gate logic on the inside.

Im designing an old school binary-BCD for 12 bits. I've got the theory all figured out, and I have to use like 12 of this custom component I've made. which is basically a 4 bit bin-BCD converter using all AND OR and INV gates. and my 4 bit converter made of logic gates takes like 15 gates. and I need 12 of them in my final converter. which will blow the component limit out the door.

So I want to know is there a way for me to take my 15 gate logic and make an IC out of it that I can then use in multisim?

thanks

PS I've tried component wizard but it doesn't let you build the circuit. just screw around with existing ones, which I also havnt really worked out cause I didn't want to waste my time with it
 
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nevermind. scratched that. split it into 4-bit sections and did each one separately
 

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