Publisher's Description
From PhysicsBox:
Solve Elec is an educational electricity and electronics software for circuit analysis and resolution. �?� main features: �?� circuit drawing �?� computation of litteral formulas for any current intensity, voltage or potentiel defined in the circuit �?� verification of equations related to the circuit �?� graph drawing �?� definition of quantities by their formula �?� editing, saving and printing reports made of various elements displayed in main window �?� equivalent circuits �?� integrated help �?� and analyzed circuits function in direct current or alternating current and may contain usual components such as supplies, resistors, diodes, inductors, and capacitors.
Version 2.5 has now analyzing circuits functioning in alternating or direct current - oscilloscope displaying graphs of voltages, potentials and intensities defined in the circuit, and filter analysis providing formula and numerical values of transfer function.
What's new in this version: Version 2.5 has now analyzing circuits functioning in alternating or direct current - oscilloscope displaying graphs of voltages, potentials and intensities defined in the circuit, and filter analysis providing formula and numerical values of transfer function.
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All versions:
2.9 starsout of 7 votes
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Current version:
3.5 starsout of 4 votes
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"Decent, but very limited."
Version: Solve Elec 2.5
Pros
Easy to use, looks good when circuits are imported into iWork or Word. Easy to edit values.
Cons
Limited construction. Transistors disappear in AC mode. Capacitors disappear in DC mode. Does not support circuits with both ac and dc sources.
Summary
The fact that transistors are not available in AC mode is frustrating. It is understandable, since they require a DC source, but it wouldn't be THAT hard to make this compatible with combination AC/DC circuits. Superposition isn't that hard to code. Not being able to draw transistors and capacitors in the same diagram makes this program unsuitable for my needs.
The product is decently put together, but it is far too limited to be useful. I was looking for something to quickly throw a circuit diagram together for my notes in electronics classes, but this software will not allow the basic things I would need. -
"Not good for high school students"
Version: Solve Elec 2.5
Pros
Shows if circuit will function and provides information about the circuit.
Cons
Not obvious how to use the program and simple objects, like light bulbs, that students would put into a circuit aren't represented.
Summary
Good for more advanced users.
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"Excellent programme for solving many circuits"
Version: Solve Elec 2.5
Pros
easy and intuitive to use.
Cons
Would help if components such as capacitors, Inductors could be used with dc applications, to investigate rise times etc.
Summary
Product used for quickly calculating and vuewing results of circuit changes. I particularly like the presentation of formulas for viewing under solutions.
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"A joy to use!"
Version: Solve Elec 2.5
Pros
Accurately determines if circuit will function and provides worthwhile information concerning the circuit.
Cons
A little difficult to use at first. Not everything is intuitively easy to use. The use of switches is one that comes to mind as not being intuitively easy to use.
Summary
While some parts of the program are not intuitive, the instructions are clear on how to use the program, so it is a good idea to spend some time making yourself familiar with the program. A wonderful program to use for designing circuits!
