Analog Basics WorkshopGetting started with Tina-

TI

Rev 0.2

Tina-TI is a powerful Analog and SMPS circuit simulation tool

Screenshot of TinaTM output

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Tina-TI schematic editor

Circuit Space

Top row:Operations associated with files, types of analysis,test & measurement options, and help

Second row:File operations, text, hide andwiring feature selection, etc.

Third & fourth rows:Third row buttons select component typeForth row tabs select component group

Building a circuit in Tina-TI

Wein-bridge 1kHz oscillator

1. Select the “Spice Macros” tab.

2. Click on the op-amp symbol.

3. The op-amp list opens. Select OPA743.

4. U1 – OPA743 symbol appears. Drag symbol into position.

5. Other op-amp models may be selected using insert > macro…

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Passive and active components are selected from symbols and lists

Adding passive and

active components

1. Select the “Basic” tab

2. Click on the desired passive component, source, jumper, generator, ground, etc.

3. Drag the selection into place. Click to set in position.

4. Double click on the selected component. An information table appears.

5. Enter the value and set the parameters as needed.

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Jumpers are used to connect commoncircuit points without adding wires

Building a circuit in Tina-TI

Arrange and wiring components

1. Arrange the components by clicking on the symbol and dragging them into position.

2. Start wiring components together by placing the pointer over the end node (small red “x”).

3. Click on the end node and a wire is drawn as the mouse is moved.

4. Release the mouse button to end a wire at another node.

5. Wiring function may be activated using “Insert” > wire, or the radio button pencil symbol.

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Building a circuit in Tina-TI

Analysis Capabilities: DC

Performing a DC analysis

1. Click on “Analysis.”

2. Highlight and click on “DC Analysis.”

3. Click on “Calculate nodal voltages.”

4. The Voltages/Currents are displayed at meters/probes.

5. The mouse pointer becomes a probe used to probe the circuit nodes.

6. The probed node and measured value are shown in red, in the table.

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Analysis Capabilities: Transient

1. Click on “Analysis”2. Highlight and click on “Transient”3. Set start and end times, etc.4. Click “ok”5. Transient analysis from simulation.

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Transient Analysis example

Analysis Capabilities: AC Transfer Characteristics

1. Click on “Analysis> Transient”2. Set freq range, etc. Click “ok”3. Transient analysis from simulation.

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Where to find Tina-TI Help

Many of Tina’s component and Analysis Windows provide a Help button

Select to get Helpon this subject

Help sheeton subject

Help contents, searches, etc