Computer Software for Electrical Circuits

Abstract

Many electrical circuit problems take a long time to solve, and it is here that computer software come into its own. Packages for electrical circuits can be grouped into two broad classifications. The first includes those which allow the user to calculate the myriad values needed in individual problems*, as shown in the examples in this book, or in college tutorial and revision exercises. The second grouping includes more powerful packages which can deal with problems which take much longer to solve, such as complex design exercises, but which only require a final solution. The latter include packages such as SPICE† (Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis), which is described in this chapter.