by SummersEdge23
As I neared my senior year for my B.S. in Electrical Engineering, I wanted to createsomething that m...
As I neared my senior year for my B.S. in Electrical Engineering, I wanted to createsomething that most people hadn't created before, a circuit simulator! It was about the experience, the learning, and the the journey itself. I put together this application to package my knowledge inElectrical Engineering to some day help another student have an easier time in theirscholastic pursuits and in turn teach them about circuits. Circuit Solver is far from perfect and there are lots of things that could be optimized. It will however, simulate a majority of linear Circuits and a decentamount of smaller scale Non-Linear Circuits. Some feedback systems especially with digital components do not perform well on this simulator. If this app helps you in any way, i'd appreciate you spreading the word to help support my efforts, Thanks!DC Simulation:To simulate the circuits, a matrix is defined based on all the components inside the circuit. The application solves the circuit using matrix manipulations such as LU-Decomposition and matrix inversion. DC Analysis is completed by writing a series of nodal equations. The equations are solved simultaneously to obtain a unique solution.
Transient Simulation:In transient simulation we use numerical integration to determine the response of RLC circuits. Numerical integration allows for one to solve for discrete moments of time and in effect integrate their response. This application only supports the Trapezoidal method.
Non Linear Simulation:Non linear simulation is used for components such as diodes, LEDs, and transistors. The solver first guesses the approximate value of the solution and is refined through the use of a Newton-Raphson process. It utilizes linear approximation to predict the answer through successive iterations.
Built-in-Oscilloscope:Visualize waveforms through the use of the built in oscilloscope. To use this feature simply link either a volt meter or an amp meter to the graph by tapping on them and pressing the eye, in order to view the wave.
Saving Schematics/Circuits:This feature is available in the pro version of the app. Save your circuits on your device to use anywhere you go and at any time. You may also capture screen shots of the circuits you build. These screen shots are saved locally on your device.
List of Components:+Resistor+Capacitor+Inductor+Ideal Operational Amplifier (only available in the pro version)+NMOSFET (only available in the pro version)+PMOSFET (only available in the pro version)+PNP Bipolar Junction Transistor (only available in the pro version)+NPN Bipolar Junction Transistor (only available in the pro version)+AC Voltage Source+AC Current Source+DC Voltage Source+DC Current Source+Square Wave Source (only available in the pro version)+Amp Meter+Ohm Meter+Volt Meter+Diode (only available in the pro version)+Red LED (only available in the pro version)+Green LED (only available in the pro version)+Blue LED (only available in the pro version)+Wire+Voltage Controlled Voltage Source (VCVS) (only available in the pro version)+Voltage Controlled Current Source (VCCS) (only available in the pro version)+Current Controlled Current Source (CCCS) (only available in the pro version)+Current Controlled Voltage Source (CCVS) (only available in the pro version)+Switch (SPST)+Switch (SPDT)+Ground+Transformer (only available in the pro version)+AND Gate (only available in the pro version)+OR Gate (only available in the pro version)+NOR Gate (only available in the pro version)+NAND Gate (only available in the pro version)+Inverter (only available in the pro version)+Potentiometer (only available in the pro version)+XOR Gate (only available in the pro version)+XNOR Gate (only available in the pro version)