Program needed - for drawing electronic circuit diagrams

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For constructing circuit diagrams in an electronic circuits laboratory class, several free and user-friendly software options are recommended. XCircuit is a straightforward tool for drawing circuit diagrams. Circuit Maker offers a free student version that includes simulation capabilities. Electronics Workbench, while not free, is noted for its ease of use and is available on certain faculty computers. For more advanced simulation, OrCad is suggested, though it is more complex. LTSpice, provided by Linear Technologies, is highlighted as an excellent free tool for schematic capture and simulation, with a supportive user community and helpful tutorials. Overall, these programs cater to different needs, from basic diagramming to advanced circuit simulation.
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I am in an electronic circuits laboratory class, and I am looking for a free, easy to use program that will allow me to construct circuit diagrams for my reports.

Any ideas? Thx!
 
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DieCommie said:
I am in an electronic circuits laboratory class, and I am looking for a free, easy to use program that will allow me to construct circuit diagrams for my reports.

Any ideas? Thx!

For the purposes of drawing only, you could use xcircuit (free). One that does simulations also is Circuit Maker, I'm pretty sure they have a free student version.
 
Had that lab a year ago, we used Electronics Workbench, surprisingly I found it very easy to use despite is it is very heavy weight. Version 4 is very nice to use, but it is not free, I suggest you ask the lab assistant to lend you a copy or use the computer at the faculty that have the installed software.
 
I recommend Electronics workbench too, I been using it for 3 years now.
very good , and easy to learn.
However if you want something more complicated and that will do precise circuit simulation you'll need OrCad..
 
i was using Electronics workbench, but that is only for schematic.
Can u suggest me some program that transforming schematic to circuit board. I am learning Protel, but that is too complicated.
Please gave me some program that is easy to learn.
 
Whats wrong with Ultiboard? I believe it comes as part of the EW package.
 
LTSpice/SwCAD III is a charm. The user group has some awesome files and tutorials.
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/LTspice/ (yahoo account needed)

They had some free seminars in New York as part of the "LTspice World Tour 2007", but I missed all of them :( It would have been awesome to hear Mike Engelhardt speak.
 
ranger said:
LTSpice/SwCAD III is a charm. The user group has some awesome files and tutorials.
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/LTspice/ (yahoo account needed)

They had some free seminars in New York as part of the "LTspice World Tour 2007", but I missed all of them :( It would have been awesome to hear Mike Engelhardt speak.

I think it is the best freebie out there for circuits.
 
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