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    NI Multisim Circuit Design Suite Student Edition

    NI Circuit Design Suite Student Edition combines Multisim 14.3.1 and Ultiboard PCB Design Software, to empower students with a complete set of professional CAE tools from schematic capture for circuit design, digital and analog circuit simulation and validation, also includes UltiBoard the advanced PCB layout software.

     

    Note: (Only for sale to Students and Faculty in the USA for lab preparation on personal computers, not for classroom or institutional use.  No returns or refunds for any download products.)

    Students - Current academic verification and account registration is required to purchase this product.

    MFR Part #: 779897-35
    $69.95
    In stock

    The Circuit Design Suite software download is a complete EDA solution that helps students create and test designs from electronic circuits to final printed circuit board protypes using these latest professional intuitive and cost-effective electronic engineering tools. With Multisim you can also perform interactive SPICE simulation and seamlessly transition to the PCB layout and routing software. Built for education, research, and professional electronics design, this suite provides advanced simulation capabilities to give you clear insights into how your circuits perform under any situation. NI Circuit Design Suite simplifies the complexities and difficulties of traditional syntax-based simulation design and prototyping projects.

    • NI Multisim will help to engage students and reinforce electronics theory. As a unified environment, you can use it to teach and learn analog, digital and power electronics.
    • This software program will help you understand circuits faster with intuitive graphical simulation tools.
    • Students will gain standardized skills with a powerful design tool that is used across multiple industries in the electronics field.
    • includes access to Multisim Live, allowing users to take the same simulation technology used in academic institutions, and use it anywhere, anytime and on any device. 

    Supported OS for Multisim 14.3.1 (Mac computers are not supported)

    • Windows 11 (with 14.3 Patch 1)
    • Windows 10 (version 1809)/8.1 Update 11/7 SP1
    • Windows Server 2012 R21
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 SP12

    1 NI software installs VC2015 Runtime and .NET 4.6.2. Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 require Microsoft updates to support these items. Refer to Microsoft KB2919442 and KB2919355 for more information about how to install these updates.

    2 NI software is signed with a SHA-256 certificate. Windows 7 SP1, Windows Embedded Standard 7 SP1, and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 require Microsoft updates to support SHA-256. Refer to Microsoft KB3033929 for more information about how to install this security update.

    Features of NI Circuit Design Suite - Student Edition

    NOTE: The Student Edition contains different functionality than Education or Professional versions.**

    New Features in NI Multisim 14.3

    • Active Analysis Mode
      The new active analysis mode allows you to access simulation results and run analyses faster than ever before.
       
    • Voltage, Current, and Power Probes
      Visualize interactive simulation results with new voltage, current, power, and digital probes.
       
    • Learn Digital Logic With Digilent FPGA Board Support
      Export digital logic schematics from Multisim in raw VHDL format to target a suite of FPGA digital teaching platforms.
       
    • Learn Microcontrollers with Multisim and MPLAB
      The new MPLAB application integrates with Multisim 14 and allows for microcontroller and peripheral simulation.
       
    • Complete Senior Design Projects with Ultiboard
      Ultiboard Student Edition now includes an export to Gerber and PCB fabrication files function to allow students to complete capstone projects.
       
    • Multisim Touch for iPads (sold separately in App Store)
      Simulate circuits anytime, anywhere with a new native version of Multisim for the iPad - Multisim Touch. This app allows you to create circuit designs that can be shared with others via Dropbox™ or email export. You can even import your work directly into NI Multisim circuit design tools on the desktop. Circuits that begin on the iPad can easily be incorporated into larger designs, analyzed further or turned into printed circuit boards with NI Multisim software on the PC.

      *Please note that Multisim desktop files cannot be imported into Multisim Touch

    Multiple Circuits Applications, One Tool

    • Teach Foundational Analog, Digital, and Power Circuits Concepts
      Students can use 20 different analyses in Multisim to help them fully understand circuit behavior in analog, digital, and power classes throughout college and university. Multisim includes analyses from basic transient and AC simulation to advanced parameter sweeps and noise simulation.
       
    • Accurate SPICE Simulation With the Latest Electronic Components
      Multisim is equipped with over 36,000 components validated by leading semiconductor manufacturers. The comprehensive Multisim library of up-to-date amplifiers, diodes, transistors, and switch mode power supplies paired with advanced simulation makes it possible to cover a wide variety of topics faster.  (Student Edition has a 50 component limit in any single circuit schematic.)

    From Simulation to Hardware

    • Transition to the Lab With Seamless Integration to NI EL-VIS and myDAQ
      Multisim integrates seamlessly with myDAQ and the NI Educational Laboratory Virtual Instrumentation Suite (NI EL-VIS). With these education and laboratory platforms, students can compare simulated homework results to acquired laboratory results in a single environment.
       
    • Move to PCB Layout for Complete Project Design
      With Multisim and the Ultiboard layout and routing software, students and circuit designers can use the same environment as a professional-grade PCB design and prototyping environment.

    From Teaching to Research

    • Optimized Design Performance
      Optimize the performance of circuits earlier in the design flow to meet specifications and reduce prototype iterations. The combination of advanced simulation (such as Monte Carlo analysis and temperature sweeps) with a powerful component library and integration with PCB layout saves you days of development work and reduces design costs.
       
    • Power Electronics Design With Greater Ease
      Evaluate transient response, visualize steady-state ripples, determine power efficiency, and review thermal performance with the Multisim library of advanced power components such as power MOSFETs, IGBTs, and switching controllers.

    **This perpetual (non-expiring) software license is for students. By purchasing and/or downloading, you represent that [i] you are a student at a high school, college, or university; [ii] you understand that you are receiving a Student Edition License pursuant to the License Agreement provided with the software; and [iii] you understand and agree that you can only use the software for your personal education purposes, and not for any commercial, instructional, for-credit coursework, or research purposes.

    Please review the complete NI General Purpose Software License Agreement.

    Note: This item can only be sold to customers in the USA and Canada.  This download license is not returnable or refundable.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

     

    What is NI Circuit Design Suite Student Edition?

    The NI Circuit Design Suite Student Edition is an all-in-one electronic design automation (EDA) software package that combines NI Multisim for schematic capture and simulation with Ultiboard for PCB layout and routing — giving students tools to design, simulate, and prototype circuits from start to finish.

     

    Who is eligible to purchase this Student Edition?

    This software is sold only to students or faculty for personal educational use. You’ll need to verify your academic status during checkout. It is not licensed for commercial, institutional, or for-credit classroom use.

    Is the software license a one-year term or perpetual?

    This software is a perpetual, non-expiring license.

    Can I use this software for professional or research use?

    No — the Student Edition is strictly licensed for personal learning and academic preparation. It cannot be used for research, commercial projects, or classroom teaching unless you purchase an appropriate professional or education license from NI.

    What tools are included in this Student Edition?

    This edition includes:

    • NI Multisim — for circuit design, SPICE simulation, and analysis.

    • NI Ultiboard — for PCB layout and fabrication file export.

    • Access to Multisim Live — for browser-based simulation using the same technology used in desktop Multisim.

    What can I do with this software?

    You can:

    • Draw and test analog, digital, and power circuits.

    • Perform interactive SPICE simulations to evaluate circuit behavior.

    • Create PCB layouts and export fabrication files (like Gerber) for prototype boards.

    • Use advanced analysis tools such as voltage/current probes and parameter sweeps.

    Is there a limit to how complex my designs can be?

    Yes. The Student Edition places practical limits on circuit size — for example, there’s a maximum component count per schematic compared with the full professional edition.

    Which operating systems are supported?

    This software is Windows-only. Supported versions include Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows 11 (with the appropriate service packs). It does not support macOS.

    Can I install this software on multiple computers?

    Yes — you can usually install it on several machines, but the license is for your personal educational use only. Follow the activation instructions provided in your Studica account after purchase.

    How do I download and activate the software after purchase?

    After purchase, you will receive download instructions and a product key via your Studica account. Use the NI License Manager to activate the Student Edition by entering your product key and logging into your NI account.

    Can I simulate microcontrollers and FPGA designs?

    Yes — Multisim supports microcontroller simulation and can export digital logic (VHDL) for use with FPGA teaching platforms.

    Does this product include a refund policy?

    No, downloadable software products are non-refundable once purchased. Be sure to check the system requirements and license terms before buying.

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    The Circuit Design Suite software download is a complete EDA solution that helps students create and test designs from electronic circuits to final printed circuit board protypes using these latest professional intuitive and cost-effective electronic engineering tools. With Multisim you can also perform interactive SPICE simulation and seamlessly transition to the PCB layout and routing software. Built for education, research, and professional electronics design, this suite provides advanced simulation capabilities to give you clear insights into how your circuits perform under any situation. NI Circuit Design Suite simplifies the complexities and difficulties of traditional syntax-based simulation design and prototyping projects.

    • NI Multisim will help to engage students and reinforce electronics theory. As a unified environment, you can use it to teach and learn analog, digital and power electronics.
    • This software program will help you understand circuits faster with intuitive graphical simulation tools.
    • Students will gain standardized skills with a powerful design tool that is used across multiple industries in the electronics field.
    • includes access to Multisim Live, allowing users to take the same simulation technology used in academic institutions, and use it anywhere, anytime and on any device. 

    Supported OS for Multisim 14.3.1 (Mac computers are not supported)

    • Windows 11 (with 14.3 Patch 1)
    • Windows 10 (version 1809)/8.1 Update 11/7 SP1
    • Windows Server 2012 R21
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 SP12

    1 NI software installs VC2015 Runtime and .NET 4.6.2. Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 require Microsoft updates to support these items. Refer to Microsoft KB2919442 and KB2919355 for more information about how to install these updates.

    2 NI software is signed with a SHA-256 certificate. Windows 7 SP1, Windows Embedded Standard 7 SP1, and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 require Microsoft updates to support SHA-256. Refer to Microsoft KB3033929 for more information about how to install this security update.

    Features of NI Circuit Design Suite - Student Edition

    NOTE: The Student Edition contains different functionality than Education or Professional versions.**

    New Features in NI Multisim 14.3

    • Active Analysis Mode
      The new active analysis mode allows you to access simulation results and run analyses faster than ever before.
       
    • Voltage, Current, and Power Probes
      Visualize interactive simulation results with new voltage, current, power, and digital probes.
       
    • Learn Digital Logic With Digilent FPGA Board Support
      Export digital logic schematics from Multisim in raw VHDL format to target a suite of FPGA digital teaching platforms.
       
    • Learn Microcontrollers with Multisim and MPLAB
      The new MPLAB application integrates with Multisim 14 and allows for microcontroller and peripheral simulation.
       
    • Complete Senior Design Projects with Ultiboard
      Ultiboard Student Edition now includes an export to Gerber and PCB fabrication files function to allow students to complete capstone projects.
       
    • Multisim Touch for iPads (sold separately in App Store)
      Simulate circuits anytime, anywhere with a new native version of Multisim for the iPad - Multisim Touch. This app allows you to create circuit designs that can be shared with others via Dropbox™ or email export. You can even import your work directly into NI Multisim circuit design tools on the desktop. Circuits that begin on the iPad can easily be incorporated into larger designs, analyzed further or turned into printed circuit boards with NI Multisim software on the PC.

      *Please note that Multisim desktop files cannot be imported into Multisim Touch

    Multiple Circuits Applications, One Tool

    • Teach Foundational Analog, Digital, and Power Circuits Concepts
      Students can use 20 different analyses in Multisim to help them fully understand circuit behavior in analog, digital, and power classes throughout college and university. Multisim includes analyses from basic transient and AC simulation to advanced parameter sweeps and noise simulation.
       
    • Accurate SPICE Simulation With the Latest Electronic Components
      Multisim is equipped with over 36,000 components validated by leading semiconductor manufacturers. The comprehensive Multisim library of up-to-date amplifiers, diodes, transistors, and switch mode power supplies paired with advanced simulation makes it possible to cover a wide variety of topics faster.  (Student Edition has a 50 component limit in any single circuit schematic.)

    From Simulation to Hardware

    • Transition to the Lab With Seamless Integration to NI EL-VIS and myDAQ
      Multisim integrates seamlessly with myDAQ and the NI Educational Laboratory Virtual Instrumentation Suite (NI EL-VIS). With these education and laboratory platforms, students can compare simulated homework results to acquired laboratory results in a single environment.
       
    • Move to PCB Layout for Complete Project Design
      With Multisim and the Ultiboard layout and routing software, students and circuit designers can use the same environment as a professional-grade PCB design and prototyping environment.

    From Teaching to Research

    • Optimized Design Performance
      Optimize the performance of circuits earlier in the design flow to meet specifications and reduce prototype iterations. The combination of advanced simulation (such as Monte Carlo analysis and temperature sweeps) with a powerful component library and integration with PCB layout saves you days of development work and reduces design costs.
       
    • Power Electronics Design With Greater Ease
      Evaluate transient response, visualize steady-state ripples, determine power efficiency, and review thermal performance with the Multisim library of advanced power components such as power MOSFETs, IGBTs, and switching controllers.

    **This perpetual (non-expiring) software license is for students. By purchasing and/or downloading, you represent that [i] you are a student at a high school, college, or university; [ii] you understand that you are receiving a Student Edition License pursuant to the License Agreement provided with the software; and [iii] you understand and agree that you can only use the software for your personal education purposes, and not for any commercial, instructional, for-credit coursework, or research purposes.

    Please review the complete NI General Purpose Software License Agreement.

    Note: This item can only be sold to customers in the USA and Canada.  This download license is not returnable or refundable.

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