Basic Electronics Engineering

QUAID-E-AWAM UNIVERSITY OF ENGG., SCI. & TECH.
, NAWABSHAH
DEPARTMENT OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
BASIC ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
LAB NO. 13
Name: ________________________________________ Roll Number: ___________________
Signature of Teacher: ____________________________ Date: _________________________
Equipment Equipment Safety Group

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OBJECTIVES:
 To identify the different features of MultiSIM software.
 To demonstrate simulation of different electronic circuits in MultiSIM.
LAB REQUIREMENTS:
 PC with Windows XP/2007, Operating System.
 MultiSIM Software installed.
DISCUSSION:
Multisim is the schematic capture and simulation application of National Instruments
Circuit Design Suite, a suite of EDA (Electronics Design Automation) tools that assists you in
carrying out the major steps in the circuit design flow. Multisim is designed for schematic entry,
simulation, and feeding to downstage steps, such as PCB layout.
Toolbars:
The following toolbars are available in Multisim:
 Standard Toolbar ● Main Toolbar
 Simulation Toolbar ● View Toolbar
 Components Toolbar ● Virtual Toolbar
 Graphic Annotation Toolbar ● Instruments Toolbar
Note If the above toolbars are not visible, select View»Toolbars » <toolbar name>.
Figure 13.1: The most important components in MultiSIM
1. Open/Create Schematic
A blank schematic Circuit 1 is automatically created. To create a new schematic click on
File – New – Schematic Capture. To save the schematic click on File /Save As. To open an
existing file click on File/ Open in the toolbar.
2. Place Components
To Place Components click on Place/Components. On the Select Component Window
click on Group to select the components needed for the circuit. Click OK to place the component
on the schematic.
Figure 13.2: Select Resistor Figure 13.3: Select DC Voltage
For example to select resistors and the DC source shown in Figure 3 click on Place/
Components. In Group select Basic scroll down to Resistors and select the value of the resistor
needed to construct the circuit, for this example select 1k. To place DC source click on Sources
in Group and select DC Source. As shown in Figure 13.2 and Figure 13.3 above respectively.
Figure 13.4: DC Sources and Resistors
3. Virtual Components:
Components can also be place on the circuit using Virtual components. Click on View –
Toolbars and select the toolbar needed for the circuit as shown in figure 13.5.
Figure 13.5 Virtual Components

4. Rotate Components
To rotate the components right click on the Resistor to flip the component on 90
Clockwise (Ctrl +R) and 90 Counter Clockwise (Ctrl+Shift+R) as shown in figure 13.6.
Figure 13.6: Rotate Components
5. Place Wire/Connect Components
To connect resistors click on Place/Wire drag and place the wire. Components can also
be connected by clicking the mouse over the terminal edge of one component and dragging to the
edge of another component as shown in figure 13.7.
Figure 13.7: Place/ Wire

6. Change Component Values:
To change component values double click on the component this brings up a window that
display the properties of the component. Change R1 from 1k Ohm to 10 Ohms, R2 to 20 Ohms,
R3 to 30 Ohms, and R4 to 40 Ohms. Also change the DV source from 0 V to 20 V as shown in
figure 13.8. Figure 13.9 shows the completed circuit
Figure 13.8: Change Component Values

Figure 13.9: Completed Circuits
7. Grounding:
All circuits must be grounded before the circuit can be simulated. Click on Ground in the
toolbar to ground the circuit. If the circuit is not grounded, Multisim will not run the simulation.
Figure 13.10: Grounding
8. Simulation:
To simulate the completed circuit Click on Simulate/Run or F5.This feature can also be
accessed from the toolbar as shown in the Figure 13.11 below.
Figure 13.11: Simulation
Analyzing Components:
Multisim offers multiple ways to analyze the circuit using virtual instruments. Some of
the basic instruments needed for this lab are described below.
1) Multimeter:
Use the Multimeter to measure AC or DC voltage or current, and resistance or decibel
loss between two nodes in a circuit. To use the Multimeter click on the Multimeter button in the
Instruments toolbar and click to place its icon on the workspace. Double-click on the icon to
open the instrument face, which is used to enter settings and view measurements.
Figure 13.12: Multimeter
To measure Voltage place multimeter in Parallel with the component (Resistor, Voltage
etc). To measure Current place the multimeter in series with the component. Refer the Figure
13.13 and 13.14 below.
Figure 13.13: Measure Voltage Figure 13.14: Measure Current
2) Wattmeter:
The wattmeter measures power. It is used to measure the magnitude of the active power,
that is, the product of the voltage difference and the current flowing through the current terminals
in a circuit.
Figure 13.15: Wattmeter
To use the instrument, click on the Wattmeter button in the Instruments toolbar and click
to place its icon on the workspace. The icon is used to wire the Wattmeter to the circuit. Double-
click on the icon to open the instrument face, which is used to enter settings and view
measurements. Refer Figure 13.16 for more details.
Figure 13.16: Wattmeter Connection
3) Ammeter:
The ammeter offers advantages over the multimeter for measuring current in a circuit. It takes up
less space in a circuit and you can rotate its terminals to suit your layout. Always connect the
ammeter in series with the load. To place Ammeter click on View--- Toolbar --- Select
Measurement Components. See Figure 13.17 on how to use the Ammeter.
Figure 13.17: Ammeter

4) Voltmeter:
The Voltmeter offers advantages over the multimeter for measuring voltage in a circuit. Always
connect the voltmeter in parallel with the load. The voltmeter can be found in the measurement
toolbar.
Figure 13.18: Voltmeter

LAB TASKS:
Complete the Following Tasks:
1. Construct the Half wave Rectifier, Full Wave Center tapped rectifier or Full Wave
Bridge rectifier in the MultiSIM. Observe the input and output using Oscilloscope.
Note: Attach the screenshots of above Tasks with your Handout (Pick a Text Box and
Write your name as well as roll number on the every task).

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QUAID-E-AWAM UNIVERSITY OF ENGG., SCI. & TECH.

Name: ______________________ Roll Number: _

Signature of Teacher: ____ Date: _

Equipment Equipment Safety Group

Figure 13.2: Select Resistor Figure 13.3: Select DC Voltage

Figure 13.5 Virtual Components

Figure 13.7: Place/ Wire

Figure 13.8: Change Component Values

Figure 13.10: Grounding

Figure 13.11: Simulation

Figure 13.13: Measure Voltage Figure 13.14: Measure Current

Figure 13.15: Wattmeter

Figure 13.17: Ammeter

Figure 13.18: Voltmeter

Complete the Following Tasks:

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