How to Create and Analyze Circuits in Multisim

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open up Multisim.

   You can also right click and select place component. , This pull down menu contains the groups for every electrical component available in Multisim. , Every basic circuit needs a source that supplies either a voltage or current.  For this example a DC current source will be used. , Click OK after the DC current source is selected. ,,  You will be returned to the Select a Component box automatically after placing the source. ,  Next, locate and select the desired resistor under the Component submenu and click OK.  For this example a
   1.0k resistor will be used. ,  The more organized the better, just for the fact that it will look better in the end. ,   A red wire will automatically generate, drag, and connect.  Continue to do this until a complete, closed circuit is created. ,   A multimeter is a very convenient tool because it can measure voltage, amperage, resistance, and decibels. ,  The measurement window will default to voltage.  We will be measuring the voltage across the resistor so the multimeter needs to be in parallel with the resistor.  For measuring amperage the multimeter would need to be in series with the circuit.  For more information, read about parallel and series circuits here. , The circuit will continue to simulate until it is stopped. ,
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   Step 2: Locate the Place option and select Component.

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   Step 3: Locate the Group pull down menu.

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   Step 4: Select Sources from the Group pull down menu.

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   Step 5: Locate and select the DC current source.

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   Step 6: Left click anywhere on the dotted grid to place the DC current source.

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   Step 7: Select basic from the Group pull down menu.

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   Step 8: Locate and select Resistor listed under the Family submenu.

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   Step 9: Left click anywhere on the dotted grid to place the resistor.

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    Step 10: Left click an end of the DC current source and then left click an end of the resistor.

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    Step 11: Locate and select Multimeter from the ribbon situated on the right hand side of the screen and left click to place it on the grid.

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    Step 12: Connect the Multimeter to the circuit in parallel using wires and double click the Multimeter to display the measurement window.

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    Step 13: Locate and select the green Play button to simulate the circuit and obtain the required voltage value.

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    Step 14: Save the file by selecting File Save As and your masterpiece will be saved to show off to your friends and family.

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