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Experiment 09
Circuits Simulations using Proteus.
Proteus is a simulation and design software tool developed by Lab Center Electronics for
Electrical and Electronic circuit design. It also possesses a 2D CAD drawing feature. It
deserves to bear the tagline “From concept to completion”.

About Proteus:
It is a software suite containing schematic, simulation as well as PCB designing.
• ISIS is the software used to draw schematics and simulate the circuits in real-time. The
simulation allows human access during run time, thus providing real-time simulation.

• ARES is used for PCB designing. It has the feature of viewing the output in 3D view of the
designed PCB along with components.
• The designer can also develop 2D drawings for the product.

Features:
ISIS has a wide range of components in its library. It has sources, signal generators,
measurement and analysis tools like oscilloscope, voltmeter, ammeter, etc., probes for realtime
monitoring of the parameters of the circuit, switches, displays, loads like motors and lamps,
discrete components like resistors, capacitors, inductors, transformers, digital and analog
Integrated circuits, semi-conductor switches, relays, microcontrollers, processors, sensors, etc.
ARES offers PCB designing up to 14 inner layers, with surface mount and through-hole
packages. It is embedded with the footprints of different categories of components like ICs,
transistors, headers, connectors, and other discrete components. It offers Auto-routing and
manual routing options to the PCB Designer. The schematic drawn in the ISIS can be directly
transferred to ARES.

Starting New Design

Step 1: Open ISIS software and select New Design in the File menu

Proteus File Menu

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Step 2: A dialogue box appears to save the current design. However, we are creating a new
design file so you can click Yes or No depending on the content of the present file. Then a Pop-
Up appears asking to select the template. It is similar to selecting the paper size while printing.
For now, select default or according to the layout size of the circuit.

Proteus Default Template Select

Step 3: An untitled design sheet will be opened, save it according to your wish,it is better to
create a new folder for every layout as it generates other files supporting your design. However,
it is not mandatory.
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Proteus Design Sheet

Step 4: To Select components, Click on the component mode button.

Component Mode

Step 5: Click On Pick from Libraries. It shows the categories of components available and a
search option to enter the part name.

Pick from Libraries

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Step 6: Select the components from the categories or type the part name in the Keywords text
box.

Keywords Textbox
Example shows selection of push button. Select the components accordingly.
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Push Button Selection

Step 7: The selected components will appear in the devices list. Select the component and place
it in the design sheet by left-click.

Component Selection
Place all the required components and route the wires i.e, make connections.
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Either selection mode above the component mode or component mode allows to connect
through wires. Left click from one terminal to other to make connection. Double right-click on
the connected wire or the component to remove connection or the component respectively.

Component Properties Selection

Double-click on the component to edit the properties of the components and click on Ok.

Component Properties Edit

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Step 8: After connecting the circuit, click on the play button to run the simulation.

Simulation Run

In this example simulation, the button is depressed during simulation by clicking on it to make
LED glow.
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Simulation Animating

Simulation can be stepped, paused or stopped at any time.

Simulation Step-Pause-Stop Buttons

Result and observations:

Proteus, developed by Lab Center Electronics, stands as a comprehensive simulation and
design software tool for Electrical and Electronic circuit design, epitomizing its tagline "From
concept to completion." The suite includes ISIS for schematic drawing and real-time circuit
simulation, allowing human access during runtime for real-time interaction. ARES is
employed for PCB design, featuring a 3D view of the designed PCB and 2D CAD drawing
capabilities. ISIS, with an extensive component library, encompasses sources, signal
generators, measurement tools, probes, switches, displays, and various discrete and integrated
circuit elements. ARES facilitates PCB design with up to 14 inner layers, supporting surface
mount and through-hole packages, and offers auto-routing and manual routing options. The
design process involves opening ISIS, selecting a new design, choosing a template, and
saving the layout. Components are selected from libraries, placed on the design sheet, and
connected using wire routing. Component properties can be edited by double-clicking, and
the simulation is run to observe real-time behavior. In a sample simulation, the depression of
a button results in the illumination of an LED, demonstrating the dynamic and interactive
capabilities of Proteus throughout the design process.
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Analysis of results:
The successful completion of the Proteus simulation yielded a functional circuit where the
depression of a button led to the illumination of an LED. This outcome indicates that the
designed circuit operates as intended, showcasing the effectiveness of the selected
components, their proper connections, and the overall design strategy. The real-time
simulation feature of ISIS allowed for interactive monitoring during runtime, ensuring that
the circuit behaved as expected. The integration between ISIS and ARES facilitated a
seamless transition from schematic design to PCB layout, streamlining the overall design
process. The simulation demonstrated the responsiveness of the circuit to user inputs,
validating the functionality of components such as the button and LED. The ability to step,
pause, and stop the simulation at any time provided flexibility in analyzing the circuit's
behavior under different conditions. The successful simulation implies that the chosen
components, their parameters, and the circuit layout are appropriate for the intended
application. Additionally, the 3D visualization capability of ARES allowed for a virtual
inspection of the designed PCB, ensuring that components are correctly placed and
facilitating early identification of potential issues. The use of auto-routing and manual routing
options in ARES demonstrated flexibility in designing the PCB layout according to specific
requirements.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, the Proteus simulation not only validated the functionality of the designed
circuit but also showcased the efficiency of the software suite in seamlessly integrating
schematic design, simulation, and PCB layout. The ability to observe real-time interactions
and visualize the PCB in 3D enhances the overall design and testing process, making Proteus
a powerful tool "from concept to completion."