Ossiloscope simulation software...

TanelValdna · 09-09-2004, 09:25 AM

Is there some soft for linux to simulate ossiloscope if yes then could anyone tell where could i get them? Also how do i connect my circuit with computer? Description of cables and ports would be nice also. Also is there something like Circuit Maker or other software for designing and analysing circuits ? If there is no alternatives for linux then maybe for windows?

michaelk · 09-09-2004, 11:35 AM

For windows there is PSPICE and ORCAD. Not sure what is available on the linux side.

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How do I connect my circuit with computer

Kind of an open question. We need a lot more info.
What is your circuit?
What do you want the computer to do with your circuit or the circuit with the computer?

The two common interfaces found on a computer is a RS-232 serial port and the parallel port also known as the printer port. There is a ton of information you can find by searching the internet.

TanelValdna · 09-09-2004, 12:02 PM

I mean how can i use osilloscope soft to measure my circuit. So that osilloscope could get infromation from some port... But to get info to the port i have to connect atleast 2 cabels with my circuit... If i wanna see what's happening between resistor r1 and PIC pin 3.... Then i would usually connect cabels to there... But i cant do it directly... Becose sometimes the voltage is over 220V... and i haeve to put something between the circuit and computer

I hope u understood what i tried to say

michaelk · 09-09-2004, 01:28 PM

I suggest something like
http://www.bitscope.com/
http://www.picotech.com/oscilloscope.html

Some Oscope software uses the sound card input which isn't adequate for your needs. You can not directly connect your circuit to the computer.