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As with most computer applications, the CDS handles the mundane and repetitive tasks
associated with analyzing circuits, allowing the designer (you) to concentrate on producing
quality and creative designs.
In this activity you will gain experience using the Circuit Design Software to analyze simple
analog circuits. In future activities we will use the CDS to analyze digital circuits as well. The
circuits analyzed are some of the same circuits that were analyzed by hand in Activity 1.2.2.
Thus, the theoretical and simulation results can be compared.
Series Circuit
Parallel Circuit
Equipment
Calculator
Circuit Design Software (CDS)
Using the CDS, enter and simulate this circuit. Measure and record the circuits total
current and the voltage across each of the resistors.
Measured Values: 17.4mA, 3.83V, 8.17V
2. Using the CDS, analyze the circuit shown below to determine I T, VR1, VR2, & VR3.
Add the appropriate ammeters and voltmeters. Be sure to put your answer in proper
engineering notation and use the correct units.
4. Using the CDS, analyze the circuit shown below to determine I T, IR1, IR2, & IR3.
Do the measured values compare to your previously calculated values in Activity 1.2.2?
5. Using the CDS, analyze the circuit shown below to determine I T, IR1, IR2, IR3, & IR4.
Do the measured values compare to your previously calculate values in Activity 1.2.2?
2. Using the results from step (3) of the procedure, verify Kirchhoffs Voltage Law.
3. Using the results from step (5) of the procedure, verify Kirchhoffs Current Law.