What Are the Top Circuit Simulators for Different Skill Levels?

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CircuitMaker 2000 is noted for its speed and ease of use, making it suitable for beginners despite its limited features. Users recommend stepping up to OrCAD, PSpice, or Proteus for more advanced capabilities, especially for mixed signal and digital circuit design. Many professionals prefer OrCAD for its comprehensive features and ease of integration with PCB design tools. The discussion also highlights the importance of choosing simulators based on specific circuit types, such as analog, digital, CPLD, and FPGA. Overall, OrCAD and its variants are frequently regarded as top choices for both students and professionals in circuit simulation.
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for students, mid-level and pros

i use circuitmaker 2000, it has the least features of the sims but it is fast and easy to use. what should i use as a step up (i have electronics workbench, proteus, orcad student).

also just because I'm curious what do you guys use at work? :biggrin:
 
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What kind of circuits? Digital, analog, CPLD, FPGA, Verilog, etc.? Mixed signal too?
 
mixed signal with spice.
 
I've been using several sims, but it seems that orCAD is the best. But if you prefer writing your own netlists, try any of spice variants ;)
 
pspice and orcad are the best ... i am studing capture and layout for pcb and it is so easy to interface with
 

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