Pspice Capture Lite: Ext. Library & Voltage/Curr. Dependent Source

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Pspice Capture Lite lacks essential analog voltage and current sources, prompting users to seek extended libraries for additional components. A user suggests a free spice simulator available on Linear's website, which offers schematic capture and can simulate various components effectively. It is noted that most spice tools include voltage and current sources labeled as VSRC and ISRC. Additionally, users are advised to ensure all libraries are added in the parts window for better functionality. This discussion highlights the need for accessible resources and tools in circuit simulation.
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I installed Pspice Capture Lite from my student cd that came with my EE book, but the only things in the library are what I DON'T need! :cry: It has no analog voltage or current source!? Does anyone have or know where I can download an extended library of parts? Also, can anyone tell me how to a voltage/current dependent source into a circuit?

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In case you're interested, there's a free spice simulator with schematic capture available at the website of Linear:

http://www.linear.com/company/software.jsp

It is presented as a tool to simulate their components, but it is in fact a fully working spice simulator. I got the tip from a consultant that did a job for us and I asked him if he knew of a good free spice simulator, and he referred me to that place. I used it in the mean time for several projects, with imported spice models from other vendors, and it works great.
 
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Most spice tools have elements called VSRC and ISRC that are voltage and current sources, respectively.

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You've got to add all the libraries in the parts window
 
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