Multisim Live
Online Circuit Simulator.
Overview
Multisim Live, from NI (formerly National Instruments), provides a browser-based environment for designing and simulating electronic circuits. It's used by students, educators, and hobbyists to learn and prototype circuits from anywhere.
✨ Key Features
- SPICE-based circuit simulation
- Interactive schematic capture
- Virtual instruments (oscilloscope, function generator)
- AC, DC, and transient analyses
- Collaboration and circuit sharing
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Pedagogical focus with virtual instruments that mimic real lab equipment
- Integration with NI hardware
- Clean, modern user interface
Unique Value: Provides an intuitive, browser-based platform for circuit simulation that closely mirrors the experience of a physical electronics lab, making it an ideal teaching tool.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Simulating filter circuits
- Analyzing transistor behavior
- Prototyping operational amplifier circuits
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- PCB layout design (Ultiboard is the companion tool)
- Complex, system-level simulation
🏆 Alternatives
More user-friendly and visually intuitive than LTspice, and more powerful for analog simulation than Tinkercad Circuits.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Premium tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 7-day free trial
Free tier: Limited number of components, limited to public circuits.
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