circuit simulation software

[kap]

Hi Guys, I want to decide which is the right circuit simulator for me,

a) I want to trace components behavior.
b) It should have Database of components.
c) It should Multiple trace.
d) Windows based.
e) plugin support.

please suggest...

 

[Wabajig]

PSpice is what most colleges use. Takes a little study though.

 

[Rleo6965]

LTspiceIV its free.

 

[BobK]

LTspiceIV its free.

+1

I find it very easy to use.

Bob

 

[KrisBlueNZ]

LTspiceIV its free.

+1 from me as well.
It's somewhat short on components; it's mainly intended to support Linear Technology's devices. But it's easy to use and works well.
Chris (CDRIVE) uses Tina, available from http://www.ti.com.

 

[p.erasmus]

+1 for TINA simulation
http://www.ti.com.

 

[Yoa01]

+1 for LTSpice. Generally easy to use and has fairly accurate models built-in. If you know a little SPICE, you can make and program your own components and make them accurate to reality.