simutron vs PICsim

Struggling to choose between simutron and PICsim? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

simutron is a Development solution with tags like spice, pcb-design, schematic-capture, simulation.

It boasts features such as SPICE simulation, Reusable component library, Schematic capture, PCB layout, Design rule checking, Manufacturing export options and pros including Powerful circuit simulation capabilities, Intuitive schematic and PCB design, Extensive component library, Affordable pricing.

On the other hand, PICsim is a Development product tagged with circuit-simulation, pic-programming, embedded-systems.

Its standout features include Circuit simulator for PIC microcontrollers, Supports various PIC models like PIC16F84A, PIC16F628A, PIC16F877A, PIC16F887, PIC18F452, etc., Allows testing PIC code on a virtual chip, Provides GUI workspace for circuit design, Includes debugging tools like breakpoints, variable watches, etc., Open-source and cross-platform (Windows, Linux, Mac), and it shines with pros like Free and open source, No need for physical PIC and hardware to test code, Fast prototyping and debugging, Supports many common PIC models, Active community support.

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Product Overview

simutron

Description: Simutron is a circuit simulation and PCB design software tool for engineers. It allows for schematic capture, simulation, PCB layout, and design rule checking. Key features include SPICE simulation, reusable component library, and export options for manufacturing.

PICsim

Description: PICsim is an open-source circuit simulator and microcontroller emulator that allows users to test and debug PIC microcontroller code on their computer. It provides a GUI workspace for designing circuits and writing/uploading code to a virtual PIC chip.

Key Features Comparison

simutron Features

• SPICE simulation
• Reusable component library
• Schematic capture
• PCB layout
• Design rule checking
• Manufacturing export options

PICsim Features

• Circuit simulator for PIC microcontrollers
• Supports various PIC models like PIC16F84A, PIC16F628A, PIC16F877A, PIC16F887, PIC18F452, etc.
• Allows testing PIC code on a virtual chip
• Provides GUI workspace for circuit design
• Includes debugging tools like breakpoints, variable watches, etc.
• Open-source and cross-platform (Windows, Linux, Mac)

Pros & Cons Analysis

simutron

Pros

• Powerful circuit simulation capabilities
• Intuitive schematic and PCB design
• Extensive component library
• Affordable pricing

Cons

• Steep learning curve
• Limited file import/export options
• Only available on Windows

PICsim

Pros

• Free and open source
• No need for physical PIC and hardware to test code
• Fast prototyping and debugging
• Supports many common PIC models
• Active community support

Cons

• Limited to PIC microcontrollers only
• Not all PIC models supported
• Lacks some advanced debugging features
• GUI could be more intuitive
• Simulated environment, not 100% accurate like real hardware

Pricing Comparison

simutron

• One-time Purchase
• Subscription-Based

PICsim

• Open Source