Electronic circuit simulation

Electronic circuit simulation utilizes mathematical models to replicate the behavior of an actual electronic device or circuit. Essentially, it is a software program that converts your computer into a fully functioning electronics laboratory. Some electronics simulators integrate a schematic editor, SPICE compatible simulator and on-screen waveforms and make “what-if” scenarios easy and instant. By simulating a circuit’s behavior before actually building it greatly improves efficiency and provides insights into the behavior and stability of electronics circuit designs. Most simulators use a SPICE engine that simulates analog, digital and mixed A/D circuits for exceptional power and accuracy. They also typically contain extensive model and device libraries. While these simulators typically have printed circuit board (PCB) export capabilities, they are not essential for design and testing of circuits, which is the primary application of electronic circuit simulation.
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