Circuit Simulation with TINA Design Suite and TINACloud

Description

Electronic circuit simulation is very important in all branches of electrical and electronic engineering. Circuit developers can test their designs in a virtual environment before actually building them with real parts which means fewer prototypes and saves time, effort and cost. Students can put into practise the theory they have learned in their lectures, and this gives them the chance to apply the theory to real-world experiments. Circuit theory is a core subject and is the fundamental part of all electrical and electronic engineering courses. In conventional engineering laboratory experiments, it is necessary to purchase electronic components and instruments and use them to build circuits, and then carry out experiments using these circuits. Usually, it may be costly and sometimes difficult to obtain the components required for an experiment, especially during the development cycle. TINA is a professional integrated computer simulation program including schematic circuit design, analogue, digital, VHDL, Verilog, Verilog A, Verilog AMS, SystemC and MCU circuit simulation, PCB design, filter design, RF circuit design, microcontroller system design, equation editor, logic design, and many more useful electronic design and simulation tools. Digital circuits that are given in Schematic form, VHDL, Verilog, or mixed can also be exported and downloaded to an FPGA. The TINA software package has been developed by DesignSoft (www.tina.com). One of the best features of TINA is that a simulated circuit can easily be implemented on a PCB with auto-placement and auto-routing capabilities. Users can also use the Gerber plotting and CNC drilling options of TINA to learn, design, and implement a prototype of their projects. TINACloud is the cloud-based, fully compatible version of TINA that runs on your browser. You can analyse & design analogue, digital, VHDL, Verilog, Verilog A, Verilog AMS, SystemC MCU, and mixed electronic circuits including SMPS, RF, communication, and optoelectronic circuits using TINACloud. The software runs on most operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Linux, tablets, smartphones, smart TVs, and so on. The main advantage of TINACloud is that it is ideal for hybrid working: in addition to the office, it can be used at home, on the go, or in the classroom. The software includes unique features for educators, especially in distance education. TINACloud has special operating modes for training and examination. In these modes, under TINACloud’s control, students solve problems assigned by their teacher. The solution format can be selected from a list, calculated numerically, or given in a symbolic form. If students cannot solve the problem, he/she can turn to the multilevel Advisor. The package includes all tools needed to produce educational materials. This feature is especially useful for distance education.